160222-N-VD165-117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Nicholas Ballard-Henry signals a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jose J

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160222-N-VD165-117 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Nicholas Ballard-Henry signals a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)

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