Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Eight successfully completed a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) May 17, off the East Coast of the United States from Virginia to Florida, in preparation for their scheduled combat deployment later this year.

The exercise, which started April 24, was conducted by a training team led by Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL). COMPTUEX ensured the collective forces of the Carrier Strike Group attained major combat operations certification and are ready for deployment.