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    USS Boxer, VMM 163 Conduct Flight Operations [Image 1 of 4]

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    A military deck crew member is signaling with a raised hand on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship. In the foreground, a chained-down attack helicopter — identifiable as a Bell AH-1Z Viper — is visible with weapons systems including rocket pods and missiles mounted on its stub wings. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea operational setting.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    06.29.2026

    Photo by Seaman Martin Perez 

    USS Boxer (LHD 4)

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Miller, an UH-1Y-Venom crew chief, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sends signals from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), while monitoring aircraft and personnel movement during flight operations, June 29, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Martin Perez)

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 18:55
    Photo ID: 9781261
    VIRIN: 260629-N-NP484-1002
    Resolution: 3946x2631
    Size: 1.51 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 274
    Downloads: 7

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    A military deck crew member is signaling with a raised hand on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship. In the foreground, a chained-down attack helicopter — identifiable as a Bell AH-1Z Viper — is visible with weapons systems including rocket pods and missiles mounted on its stub wings. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea operational setting.
    A U.S. Marines UH-1Y Venom helicopter (tail number 32) is captured in flight against an overcast sky. The aircraft belongs to VMM-163 squadron and has its side door open with a crew member/gunner seated at the door position. The helicopter is in a gray low-visibility paint scheme typical of modern Marine Corps aviation.
    A military helicopter, numbered '32', is captured in flight with an open side door. A crew member in flight gear and helmet is standing in the doorway, operating or monitoring what appears to be a mounted camera or sensor system. The aircraft displays a 'RESCUE' marking and a unit insignia patch on its fuselage.
    A military personnel member in full tactical gear is standing beside a military helicopter marked with the number '32' on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with communications equipment and is gesturing with one hand while gripping the helicopter frame with the other. The scene suggests a pre-mission briefing, boarding preparation, or coordination activity.

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    11th MEU
    USS Boxer (LHD 4)
    Mission Readiness
    VMM 163
    Blue-Green Integration
    Flight Operations

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