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    USS Boxer, 11th MEU Conduct Flight Operations [Image 4 of 5]

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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms, are positioned inside a helicopter doorway handling a thick coiled rope, likely for fast-rope insertion/extraction (FRIES) operations. The primary subject wears a tactical helmet mounted with night vision goggles (NVGs) and yellow tactical gloves. A second personnel member is visible behind, also equipped with NVGs and binoculars.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.04.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

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

    A U.S. Marine assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to fast rope from a UH-1Y Venom, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, onto the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Sept. 4, 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: 09.04.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 01:24
    Photo ID: 9917391
    VIRIN: 260904-N-NO146-3481
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 2.38 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A large military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-53E Super Stallion, is hovering low over the flight deck of a naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship. A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and ear protection is standing on the deck with arms outstretched, signaling the helicopter during landing or departure operations. The ocean is visible in the background under an overcast sky.
    Three military personnel in flight suits and helmets are working on the rotor assembly of a helicopter on the deck of a naval vessel. The helicopter, marked with 'YP' and the partial serial number '1679', appears to be a UH-1Y Venom based on visible text. The scene takes place at sea, with open water visible in the background.
    A military aviator or aircrew member in flight gear is working on the deck of a naval vessel near a helicopter. The individual is wearing a flight helmet, sunglasses, a survival vest, and tan flight suit while handling a thick rope/line. The scene appears to take place on a ship's flight deck with open ocean visible in the background.
    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms, are positioned inside a helicopter doorway handling a thick coiled rope, likely for fast-rope insertion/extraction (FRIES) operations. The primary subject wears a tactical helmet mounted with night vision goggles (NVGs) and yellow tactical gloves. A second personnel member is visible behind, also equipped with NVGs and binoculars.
    Two military aviators are seated inside a helicopter cockpit, wearing flight helmets and flight suits. The foreground pilot wears a tan/khaki flight suit with a green-visored helmet, while a second crew member is visible through the cockpit glass. Text markings on the aircraft fuselage include 'CPL WILLIAMS', 'CAPT RU[partially visible]', and the number '32'.

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