USS Boxer, 11th MEU conduct flight ops in U.S. 3rd Fleet

U.S. Marines, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct post flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Feb. 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque)

260224-N-CM165-1311.JPG Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque

Feb 27, 2026

260224-N-CM165-1311 - U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 24, 2026) — U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct post flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Feb. 24, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Normand Basque)

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