151207-N-YR245-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) An UH-1Y helicopter, assigned to the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares for take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 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 Com

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151207-N-YR245-038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) An UH-1Y helicopter, assigned to the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares for take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 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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