190707-N-PM193-2025 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Devante Jones, from Tolleson, Ariz., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), directs the pilot of a CH-53 Sea Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck. 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 th

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190707-N-PM193-2025 GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Devante Jones, from Tolleson, Ariz., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), directs the pilot of a CH-53 Sea Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck. 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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