190529-N-PX867-1418 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 29, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dustin Shead, from Dallas, Texas, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals an AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 163 Squadron (Reinforced) to take off from the flight deck. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whitley)