181021-N-PX867-1261 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kierra Perkins, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), directs an AV-8B Harrier attached to the “Black Sheep�? of Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) during flight deck operations. Boxer is underway conducting routine operations in the 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Whitley/Released)