191017-N-IQ884-1127 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Quartermaster 3rd Class Jacob Augustus, from Alexandria, La., assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), flashes a signal light during seamanship training. 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 Dale M. Hopkins)