ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 26, 2013) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of the 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 maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Conor Minto
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/11648918906/">An LCAC approaches USS Boxer in the Arabian Gulf.</a>