160702-N-VD165-072 ARABIAN GULF (July 2, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Brant Alexander signals to the pilot of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wild Cards” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 23, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)