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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 15, 2019) Sgt. Lexus Martinez, assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sings the National Anthem during amphibious assault ship USS Boxer’s (LHD 4) change-of-command ceremony in the hangar bay. During the ceremony, Capt. Dale Heinken relieved Capt. Ronald Dowdell as the ship’s commanding officer. Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whitley/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2019 |
Date Posted: | 09.15.2019 13:28 |
Photo ID: | 5751088 |
VIRIN: | 190915-N-PX867-1106 |
Resolution: | 4100x3280 |
Size: | 649.01 KB |
Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
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