191007-N-SH168-1128 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 7, 2019) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher Wickline, from Burlington, N.C., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), passes down packages during a vertical replenishment-at-sea in the hangar bay. 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 2nd Class John Luke McGovern/Released)