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

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    A naval deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey, flight deck helmet, ear protection, and safety goggles is positioned on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier flight deck. Behind him is a folded-rotor military tiltrotor aircraft, likely an MV-22 Osprey, with its rotors folded for deck storage. Orange chocks and chains are visible in the foreground, indicating aircraft tie-down operations.

    AT SEA

    08.22.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

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

    A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), prepares to tow an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, across the ship’s flight deck, Aug. 22, 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: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 10:59
    Photo ID: 9887418
    VIRIN: 260822-N-NO146-1123
    Resolution: 5239x3052
    Size: 2.55 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    A naval deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey, flight deck helmet, ear protection, and safety goggles is positioned on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier flight deck. Behind him is a folded-rotor military tiltrotor aircraft, likely an MV-22 Osprey, with its rotors folded for deck storage. Orange chocks and chains are visible in the foreground, indicating aircraft tie-down operations.
    A naval aviation deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and protective gear is signaling with both arms raised on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The yellow jersey indicates a role in aircraft handling or ground support operations. The individual is positioned between aircraft, performing standard flight deck hand signals.
    A military helicopter pilot is seated in the cockpit of a U.S. military helicopter, wearing full flight gear including a helmet with a green visor. The aircraft fuselage displays standard U.S. military markings and warning labels. A name placard reading 'CAPT "AMISH" McKEE' is visible below the cockpit window.
    A U.S. Marines helicopter, marked with the number 32, is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval vessel while a flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey directs the aircraft. The scene takes place on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship or similar naval vessel, with open ocean visible in the background. The yellow-shirted handler is using hand signals to guide the helicopter during takeoff or landing operations.

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