110523-N-ZS026-010 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ben Vickers signals all clear to an AV-8 Harrier assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 before it takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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110523-N-ZS026-010 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ben Vickers signals all clear to an AV-8 Harrier assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 before it takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailor signals all clear to an AV-8 Harrier before it takes off from the flight deck aboard USS Boxer

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