PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2013) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier II at takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is conducting predeployment training during amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise led by 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force that will test participants in the planning and execution of amphibious operations through a series of live training events. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Coover/Released) 130613-N-UH236


PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2013) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier II at takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is conducting predeployment training during amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise led by 3rd Fleet and I Marine Expeditionary Force that will test participants in the planning and execution of amphibious operations through a series of live training events. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Coover/Released) 130613-N-UH236-340 Join the conversation USS Boxer conducts flight operations. (9133717771)


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