Marines arrive on a landing craft utility (LCU) in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde sailors and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)