191012-M-ET529-1293 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2019) U.S. Marines assigned to Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast-rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), during a fast-rope exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners, and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)