151203-N-YR245-036 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 3, 2015) The national ensign flies at half mast aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) prepares to get underway to complete a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Craig Z. Rodarte/Released)

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