190821-N-PM193-2023 GULF OF AQABA (Aug. 21, 2019) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) tend to CH-53E Super Stallions, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) as the ship transits the Gulf of Aqaba with amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Paci

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190821-N-PM193-2023 GULF OF AQABA (Aug. 21, 2019) Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) tend to CH-53E Super Stallions, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) as the ship transits the Gulf of Aqaba with amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander C. Kubitza/Released)

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