030117-N-8209D-002 San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) -- Family and friends say goodbye to their loved ones aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship departs San Diego for an unscheduled deployment. Boxer is part of the Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terrorism. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class John DeCoursey. (RELEASED) US Navy 030117-N-8209D-002 Family and friends say goodbye to their loved ones aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship departs San Diego

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