ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2009)

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are transported by Landing Craft Unit 1655 (LCU 1655) into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) for a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX).

COMPTUEX is a routine training exercise conducted by U.S. 2nd Fleet off the East Coast from Virginia to Florida.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brien Aho/Released)

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