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

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, enters the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during launch and recovery operations, Feb. 23, 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 Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear)

260223-N-JB196-1096.JPG Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear

Feb 25, 2026

U.S. 3RD FLEET - U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 23, 2026) — U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, enters the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during launch and recovery operations, Feb. 23, 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 Seaman Apprentice Sailor O’Rear)

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