160305-N-GV721-680 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 5, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Henry Ballard directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, to release a pallet of supplies during a vertical replenishment with Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE) and amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Brian Caracci/Released)