160605-N-YR245-112 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 5, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Scott Melton signals an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Craig Z. Rodarte/Released)

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