11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Flight Operations Aboard USS Boxer

U.S. Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), render hand and arm signals to a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, May 2, 2026.

11th MEU Marines, Sailors...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry/Released 260502-M-FP389-2123.JPG

May 4, 2026

U.S. Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), render hand and arm signals to a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, May 2, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

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