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    USS Boxer, 11th MEU Conduct Flight Operations [Image 2 of 4]

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    A military aircrew member is seated in the open door of a helicopter, wearing a flight helmet with visor and communications equipment. The individual is dressed in camouflage flight suit and tactical vest, holding what appears to be a control device or intercom unit. Text stenciled on the aircraft fuselage lists several names with the rank designation 'GYSGT' (Gunnery Sergeant), indicating a US Marine Corps aircraft.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    08.12.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    A U.S. Marine, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out the door of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations, Aug. 12, 2026. Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2026
    Date Posted: 08.16.2026 21:22
    Photo ID: 9871742
    VIRIN: 260812-N-NO146-1125
    Resolution: 3712x5189
    Size: 1.52 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A military aircrew member is seated in the open door of a helicopter, wearing a flight helmet with visor and communications equipment. The individual is dressed in camouflage flight suit and tactical vest, holding what appears to be a control device or intercom unit. Text stenciled on the aircraft fuselage lists several names with the rank designation 'GYSGT' (Gunnery Sergeant), indicating a US Marine Corps aircraft.
    A U.S. Navy aviation fuels handler ('Grapes') stands on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, identifiable by the distinctive purple jersey and helmet. The individual is equipped with standard flight deck safety gear including hearing protection, ESS goggles, a communication headset, and black gloves. The ocean is visible in the background, confirming an at-sea operational environment.
    A naval flight deck director in yellow gear is signaling with both arms raised to guide a military helicopter numbered '69' during flight deck operations aboard a naval vessel at sea. The helicopter appears to be an MH-60 Seahawk in gray military livery, hovering or preparing to land on the ship's flight deck. The overcast sky and open ocean are visible in the background.

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