160229-N-WK391-017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 29, 2016) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class James Ferm and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Elliot Salgado signal a CH-53 Sea Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) to land aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are transiting U.S 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Cyr/ Released)