190531-M-ET529-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2019) Combat cargo Marines assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) watch as the ship pulls alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio/Released)