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The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) underway in the Pacific Ocean. More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year, May 12, 2017. The America ARG is comprised of America, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22).