160706-N-UG095-078 ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2016) A landing

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ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2016) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during amphibious operations. Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael T. Eckelbecker/Released)