160330-N-GV721-034 STRAIT OF MALACCA (March 30, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Casey Bird signals an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) to launch off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) team is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia–Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Caracci/Released)