Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk to begin a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), Nov. 28.

Truxtun and additional assets in GHWBCSG will commence a series of high-velocity training scenarios to demonstrate the capabilities of the strike group.

COMPTUEX will test the CSG's ability to perform and effectively respond as an integrated team during simulated scenarios the strike group may encounter as they prepare for their upcoming deployment.

The exercise consists of a variety of training evolutions including anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, strike warfare, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, irregular warfare, counter piracy, and maritime interdiction scenarios.

"Our months of training and hard work are going to pay off while supporting the strike group," said Cmdr. Joseph Baggett, Truxtun commanding officer. "The crew is excited and ready to work within our strike group in preparation for deployment."

GHWBCSG is comprised of aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Carrier Air Wing 8, Destroyer Squadron 22, guided-missile destroyers Truxtun and USS Laboon (DDG 58), and guided-missile cruisers USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and USS Hue City (CG 66).

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