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U.S. Navy Seaman James Kinder inspects his equipment as part of a daily check while serving on the USS Boxer in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 8, 2013. The Boxer is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

DAILY CHECK

U.S. Navy Seaman James Kinder inspects his equipment as part of a daily check while serving on the USS Boxer in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 8, 2013. The Boxer is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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