191012-N-PM193-2011 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 12, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ray Smith, from Allentown, Pa., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), makes an announcement over the 1MC in the bridge as the ship transits the South China Sea. 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)