190601-N-PX867-1272 SURIGAO STRAIT (June 1, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) to the hangar bay. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th 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/Released)