Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.20.2023
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and......
Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.20.2023
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) An UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), prepares for takeoff from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final......
Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.20.2023
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) Lance Cpl. Javier Chuy, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), works on a MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is......
Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.20.2023
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) A UH-1Y Venom and an MV-22B Osprey, both assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise......
Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.20.2023
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) An aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) stands as signalman for aircraft aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Moises Sandoval | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.08.2023
230508-N-ED646-1104- VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (May 10, 2023) Capt. Martin Robertson, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 8, addresses the Sailors aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during an all hands call on the flight deck, May 10, 2023. Carter Hall was awarded the 2022 Battle "E" for its contributions to a multinational Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise, Exercise CARAIBES, which included......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Moises Sandoval | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.08.2023
230508-N-ED646-1093- VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (May 10, 2023) Capt. Martin Robertson, left, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 8, addresses the Sailors aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during an all hands call on the flight deck, May 10, 2023. Carter Hall was awarded the 2022 Battle "E" for its contributions to a multinational Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise, Exercise CARAIBES, which......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Moises Sandoval | Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 | 05.08.2023
230508-N-ED646-1110- VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (May 10, 2023) Capt. Martin Robertson, center, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 8, addresses the Sailors aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during an all hands call on the flight deck, May 10, 2023. Carter Hall was awarded the 2022 Battle "E" for its contributions to a multinational Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise, Exercise CARAIBES, which......