190613-N-PM193-2095 BAY OF BENGAL (June 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Brad Peterson, from Mora, Minn., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during a vertical replenishment. 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 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 Alexander C. Kubitza/Released)