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The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is shown underway in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 23, 2013. The Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which supports maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is shown underway in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 23, 2013. The Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which supports maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is shown underway in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 23, 2013. The Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which supports maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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