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    11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Flight Operations Aboard USS Boxer [Image 5 of 18]

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    A military aviator in flight gear and helmet stands on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck, observing helicopter operations. At least two military helicopters are visible — one in motion (motion blur evident) and one stationary to the right. Deck crew in yellow jerseys are also present, indicating active flight deck operations.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    06.23.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes a UH-1Y Venom assigned to VMM 163 (Rein.), 11th MEU, get staged during flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean, June 23, 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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    Date Taken: 06.23.2026
    Date Posted: 06.25.2026 04:51
    Photo ID: 9769529
    VIRIN: 260623-M-FP389-1424
    Resolution: 8192x4608
    Size: 4.5 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 51
    Downloads: 10

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