191013-N-PX867-1022 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kurtis Barlow, assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), plays the National Anthem on violin aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a celebration of the Navy’s 244th birthday. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th 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 Justin Whitley/Released)