190823-N-IQ884-1187 GULF OF AQABA (Aug. 23, 2019) A CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) sits on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dale M. Hopkins/Released)