Courtesy Story | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 12.18.2013
With all its adventure of the high seas, a Sailor’s life also comes with a few somber sacrifices. In particular, leaving loved ones behind for long lonely stints of time. But what if a Sailor could voyage the seas and know her partner is out there sailing by her side? For most sailors it’s sham sea story, but for the Dallas newlyweds it’s a tale they’ll be sharing together with their children....
Story by Seaman Veronica Mammina | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 12.17.2013
There are many hobbies sailors or Marines may pick up during deployment. It may be reading, writing, learning a new language or, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), dancing....
Story by Seaman Veronica Mammina | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 12.03.2013
On any given night in any city in America, police are likely to arrest suspects and bring them back to the police station....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Sanchez | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 12.03.2013
The Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 program, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), is helping first class petty officers (FCPO) prepare for the next step in their careers to trade their crows for anchors....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Gold | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 11.27.2013
Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Gold, Boxer public affairs USS BOXER, At Sea (Nov. 27, 2013) – Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) received an early Thanksgiving greeting when the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited the crew in the......
Story by Seaman Conor Minto | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 11.16.2013
An hour before the boatswain's mate of the watch sounds his pipe signaling for all hands to rise for the day, a handful of sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) are already awake sitting in the ships classroom, ready to learn....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Gold | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 11.07.2013
The United Through Reading (UTR) Military Program aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) allows sailors and Marines to read books aloud while being video-recorded for their loved ones back home....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Sanchez | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 11.07.2013
From leading sailors on the deckplates to instructing midshipmen and aircrew students on water survival and from helping launch aircraft on the flight deck to helping with relief efforts in Haiti; Master Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Robert Everson has done it....
