190521-N-PX867-1178 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 21, 2019) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) perform a combat load on the forward Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whitley/Released)