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SY 24 | Boxer Aerial Forces Conduct Practice Air Assault [Image 3 of 4]

U.S. Marines board an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Ssang Yong 24, Sept. 3, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)

SY 24 | Boxer Aerial Forces Conduct Practice Air Assault [Image 1 of 4]

U.S. Marines Corps MV-22B Ospreys, attached to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conduct flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Ssang Yong 24, Sept. 3, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)

SY 24 |Boxer, HMNZS conduct UNREP [Image 2 of 2]

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jaalill Thorne, a native of Queens, New York, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), fires a shot line to Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during an underway replenishment while the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Ssang Yong, Sept. 4, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland Ardon)

SY 24 | Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy Ships Sail in Formation [Image 6 of 7]

Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Ssang Yong 24, Sept. 4, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns)

SY 24 | Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy Ships Sail in Formation [Image 3 of 7]

SY 24 | Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy Ships Sail in Formation [Image 1 of 7]

U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Carter Carr, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 and a native of Athens, Ohio, looks out the MH-60 S Sea Hawk door during operations as Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in the Pacific Ocean during exercise Ssang Yong 24, Sept. 4, 2024. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)

SY 24 | Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy Ships Sail in Formation [Image 2 of 7]

USS Boxer Underway Update

A message to our family and friends from USS Boxer’s Commanding Officer and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer aboard America’s Golden Gator as we operate in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)

15MEU Marine, present for father’s Burial-at-Sea

A New York native and Marine assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) was able to take part in his father’s burial-at-sea ceremony aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), July 17, 2024.

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Awards Sailor for Money-saving Initiative

Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), June 6, 2024.

The Virtual Gator

Since the dawn of time, humanity has looked up at the heavens and wondered “what if?” One day in the not-so-far future humanity will make its return to the moon. They will make their first footsteps on Mars where they will look back at Earth and wonder “what now?” The roundtrip to Mars is expected to take around a year and a half. In this time, astronauts will have plenty to keep themselves busy, but they will have little to remind them of their home on Earth. Through augmented reality, Texas A&M University graduate student Renee Abbott has been able to deliver some of the comforts of home. Abbott is working side-by-side with the university, NASA and the United States Navy to make that idea a reality. The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is one of the few commands involved in Abbott and her team's analysis. The results so far have proved to be positive, and the team looks towards the future with hope.

Boxer Strong

The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) form a cohesive Navy and Marine Corps combined-arms team, ready to respond across a range of military operations. The Navy and Marine Corps team delivers decisive integrated American naval power. Boxer is the flag ship of the Boxer ARG and is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th MEU. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney)

Boxer Surface Warfare Officer Selected for Warfare Tactics Instructor School

Throughout the talented wardroom onboard Boxer, only one can be selected to receive the coveted red chip annually. Following the ship’s intensive sea certification period, Boxer’s Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Holmes presented his first Golden Gator red chip to Lt. Vinnie Delmundo, the assistant damage control assistant (ADCA).

USS Boxer Earns Combat Readiness, Excellence Awards

USS Boxer (LHD 4) recently earned seven Navy-wide awards for sustained superior performance. Boxer was awarded the Battle Effectiveness Award; the Maritime Warfare Excellence Award; the Command, Control, Communications and Information Warfare Excellence Award; the Logistics Management Excellence Award; the Self Sufficiency Award; the Force Health and Wellness Unit Award or Green ‘H’; and the Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Award.

Underway Update_December

The USS Boxer (LHD 4) triad provides a monthly update to the families of all those embarked aboard Boxer. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney.)

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Commanding Officer USS Boxer (LHD 4), Capt. Brian Holmes and Commanding Officer 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Col. Sean Dynan, provide a monthly update to the families of all those embarked aboard Boxer. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney.)

Runnin' Hot: Getting it Done in the Pit

Since the inception of seagoing vessels, empires have sought means to dominate the seas. The goal has always been the same – to build a ship that is faster, more reliable and more capable. The British Royal Navy was the first to build a class of ships that changed the way seas were navigated forever. Their first of a kind frigate was to be faster than any sailing vessel at that time—powered by steam rather than wind and sail. Years later, the trend would soar across the world and bring forth a new era of transportation on the seven seas. Today the U.S. Navy has six ships with boilers, including the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Boxing is Back Onboard Boxer

The Navy has always had a special connection with the boxing world. In fact, Sailors have been boxing aboard U.S. Navy ships for more than 150 years. When it first began, boxing or just plain "slugging" bouts as they use to be called, were often clandestine events held contrary to shipboard regulations and sometimes used as a means of settling personal grievances. These were more often than not settled in the lower decks, storage closets and other obscure places. The door opened for change in 1865 when the Naval Academy began a boxing program. It was treated as a casual recreation activity until 1919 when the Navy appointed a 30-year-old boxer from Baltimore named Hamilton Murrell Webb, affectionately called "Spike," to take over the program. With Spike at the helm, the Navy became a boxing powerhouse and went undefeated in dual meets for 11 straight years while capturing six national titles. Soon after, the sport became legal on ships with the endorsement of President Theodore Roosevelt who believed implementing boxing would increase morale. In no time, the events, known as “Smokers,” skyrocketed in popularity and spread throughout Navy ships. As years passed and the Navy evolved, boxing aboard ships slowly faded away, but it has not completely disappeared. Today the sport is thriving once again aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The training sessions held twice a week aren’t called “smokers” or held in a fan room, but once again, it has caught the interest of the crew.

Physicians Onboard Boxer Selected for Residency Specialties

Three graduates of the Uniformed Services University (USU) of the Health Sciences embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) were selected for their top residency choices while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18.

Oorah and Hooyah

More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines are currently embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). But only one member of the crew can lay claim to the titles of both Boxer Sailor and Marine.

Letters from Pearl Harbor

Every year on Pearl Harbor Day, one Sailor, Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Joel Perkins, assigned to USS Boxer (LHD 4), honors his family’s service in the Navy. This year, the Boxer crew and Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit gathered on the mess decks to hear Perkins share several of his grandfather’s letters to family during a commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks.

CS2 Nathaniel Chubb – FOX Sports – Holiday Greeting

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Nathaniel Chubb, a native of Hesperia, California and assigned to USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greetings to his family as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

YN2 Lucas Schaefer – College Football Playoff Shoutout

Yeoman 2nd Class Lucas Schaefer, assigned to USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greeting to his family and cheers on the University of Michigan as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

IT1 Martin Monroe – FOX Sports – Holiday Greeting

Information Systems Technician 1st Class Martin Monroe, assigned to USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greetings to his family and cheers on the Detroit Lions as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

IT1 Deandre Kitchen – FOX Sports - Holiday Greeting

Information Systems Technician 1st Class Deandre Kitchen, assigned to USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greetings to his family in Georgia and cheers on the Atlanta Falcons as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

YN1 Matthew Speranza – FOX Sports - Holiday Greeting

Yeoman 1st Class Matthew Speranza, assigned to Carrier Strike Group 15 and embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greetings to his family in Apopka, Florida, and cheers on the Miami Dolphins as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

LT Kevin Gilchrist – FOX Sports - Holiday Greeting

Lt. Kevin Gilchrist, assigned to USS Boxer (LHD4), delivers a holiday seasons greetings to his family in Glenwood, Iowa, and cheers on the Green Bay Packers as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, USS Somerset (LPD 25), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades)

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer magazine is the official publication of USS Boxer (LHD 4). This is Issue 2 for November 2023.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer magazine is the official publication of USS Boxer (LHD 4). This is Issue 1 for October 2023.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Boxer's 2019 WESTPAC Cruisebook

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

Publication - Bark of the Boxer

Bark of the Boxer is the official magazine for amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4); the magazine highlights the Sailors and Marines of Boxer.

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