160212-N-GV721-065 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2016) Family members say their goodbyes pier side prior to the departure of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) departed San Diego today for a deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Brian Caracci/Released)