151204-N-YR245-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier II and pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), are guided on the flight deck of 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

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151204-N-YR245-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier II and pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), are guided on the flight deck of 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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