191019-N-FG333-1052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 19 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations. 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 David Ortiz/Released)