Boxer celebrates 249th Navy birthday 241013-N-CM165-1669 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) stand in formation spelling “NAVY 249!” for the 249th Navy birthday on the flight deck as the ship steams in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 13, 2024. 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Normand Basque) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Apprentice Normand Basque VIRIN: 241023-N-N0831-0007 Boxer Celebrates Navy’s 249th Birthday PHILIPPINE SEA (October 13, 2024) – Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and embarked Marines, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), held a ceremony on the mess decks to celebrate the Navy’s 249th birthday, Oct. 13, 2024. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
Navy chefs shine in Chicago 240517-N-LL945-1027 The winners of the Captain Edward F. Ney awards stand together as one united team after receiving their awards at the Military Food Service Awards ceremony hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation at the Palmer House, Chicago, 17 May. Standing with the winning teams are Rear Adm. Ken Epps, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command and Chief of Supply Corps and NAVSUP Command Master Chief Mark Schlosser (center). SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Russ Stewart VIRIN: 240529-N-N0831-0003 Navy chefs shine in Chicago U.S. Navy chefs from around the world converged at the prestigious Palmer House in Chicago to attend advanced training and receive their Captain Edward F. Ney awards for preeminence in Navy Food Service, 17-19 May. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
Boxer steams in the Pacific Ocean 231214-N-ME861-1827 USS Boxer (LHD 4) steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 14, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Finney VIRIN: 231214-N-ME861-1827 USS Boxer Earns Combat Readiness, Excellence Awards USS Boxer (LHD 4) recently earned seven Navy-wide awards for sustained superior performance. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
15th MEU F-35Bs Conduct Carrier Qualifications During Integrated Training A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean while conducting carrier qualifications, Jan. 11, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Cpl. Amelia Kang VIRIN: 240111-M-LO557-1061 Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Complete At-Sea Integrated Training Exercises SAN DIEGO — The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit successfully completed at-sea integrated training exercises, Jan. 18. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER USS Boxer (LHD 4) LHD 4 Pacific Ocean At-Sea Integrated Training Exercise Boxer Amphibious Ready Group Amphibious Squadron 5 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit CPR 5 LATEST NEWS LSD 49 LATEST NEWS USS Harpers Ferry USS Somerset
Boxer Doctors Match with Specialties 231219-N-VR594-1001 Lt. Shaun Williams, Lt. Marilyn Kimbrough and Ens. Danielle Cain, all serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), pose for a group photo on the flight deck after receiving their top selection for medical residency specialties in anesthesiology, pediatrics and family medicine, as the ship steams the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 19, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey J. Eades) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelsey Eades VIRIN: 240327-N-N0831-0011 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. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER
Boxer Engineers Complete Maintenance 231216-N-JB475-2510 Machinist Mate 3rd Class Matthew Sperekas, a native of Oswego, Illinois, lights one of the ship's boilers while conducting routine maintenance in the forward main machinery room aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 16, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland Ardon) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Roland M Ardon VIRIN: 231216-N-JB475-2510 Runnin' Hot: Getting it Done in the Pit Since the inception of seagoing vessels, empires have sought means to dominate the seas. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER
Flying Flags 221118-N-VR594-2010 Quartermaster 2nd Class Aaron Clark, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, organizes pennants and flags on the signal bridge aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Nov. 18, 2022. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelsey Eades) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelsey Eades VIRIN: 221118-N-VR594-2010 Oorah and Hooyah More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines are currently embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
Seeing Double On Board Boxer 231130-N-YB590-1521 Tyler and Phillip Trainor, twin brothers and naval aviators serving aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), and natives of Annapolis, Maryland, pose for a photo in front of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Kaminski) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Brad Kaminksi VIRIN: 231130-N-YB590-1521 Seeing Double: Twin Brothers Cross Paths aboard USS Boxer On Oct. 17, 1991, Robin Trainor gave birth to a set of twins, Tyler and Phillip at Naval Medical Center San Diego. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training Lt. j.g. Giovanni Guerrero, a native of El Paso, Texas, assigned to USS Somerset and Lt. John McFarland, a native of Everett, Pennsylvania, assigned to Surface Warfare Schools Command, supervise amphibious operations aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7, 2023. The Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz VIRIN: 231107-N-JS660-1246 Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training for Boxer Amphibious Ready Group PACIFIC OCEAN — Throughout the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, individuals, watch teams and unit commanders trained on advanced tactical skills through multi-warfare events—validating warfighting capability and tactical proficiency while underway in the Pacific Ocean. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS LSD 49 LATEST NEWS LPD 25 LATEST NEWS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group USS BOXER LHD 4 USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 USS Somerset LPD 25 Warfare Tactics Instructor Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center NSMWDC Pacific Ocean CPR 5 LATEST NEWS
Born to be Boxer: A Family Legacy Lt. Cassidy Lewis, a native of San Diego, uses the phone in the pilot house aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Nov. 13, 2013. Lewis is a second-generation Boxer Sailor, with his father Gerald Lewis serving onboard from 1998 to 1999. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Burns VIRIN: 231113-N-UY363-1007 Born to be Boxer: A Family Legacy PACIFIC OCEAN — An 11-year-old boy is fated for a career in the Navy - following in the footsteps of his father. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER LHD 4 SAN DIEGO
Boxer gets EPIC SAN DIEGO — Resilience plays a critical role in building healthier, cohesive teams and a ready force, and holistic health services for Sailors and Marines are available across the globe and onboard Boxer. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER LHD 4 SAN DIEGO EPIC
Hooyah Boxer CPO Pinning Chief selectees stand in formation during the FY24 chief petty officer pinning ceremony on the flight deck aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), Sept. 29, 2023. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Finney VIRIN: 230929-N-ME861-1301 USS Boxer (LHD 4) Pins New Chiefs at Sea PACIFIC OCEAN — USS Boxer (LHD 4) welcomed 22 Sailors and Marines into their Chief Petty Officer Mess during an underway pinning ceremony on the flight deck, Sept. 29. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER LHD 4 Pinning Ceremony CPO Ceremony
230907-N-ME861-1196 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2023) Capt. Brian Holmes, from Winchester, Mass., prospective commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), arrives for a change of command ceremony in the ship's hangar bay, Sept. 7th, 2023. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney VIRIN: 230907-N-ME861-1196 USS Boxer Changes Command at Sea PACIFIC OCEAN — Capt. Brian L. Holmes assumed command of USS Boxer (LHD 4) from Capt. Matthew W. Cieslukowski during a ceremony at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS USS BOXER LHD 4 Change of Command
Boxer Sailor Earns Aviation Boatswain’s Mate of the Year 230602-N-VL893-1001 SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2023) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Robby Canlas, a native of Dededo, Guam, addresses his fellow airmen on the flight deck aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) after receiving the Aviation Boatswain’s Mate of the Year award for Pacific Fleet. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Kaminski) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Kaminksi VIRIN: 230602-N-VL893-1001 Boxer Sailor Earns Aviation Boatswain’s Mate of the Year On the flight deck of the world’s top warfighting naval warships, you will find a crew of Sailors that manage some of the most dangerous jobs on the vessel, flight operations. LHD 4 LATEST NEWS
USS Boxer Hosts U.S. Army War College International Fellows Lt. Cmdr. Paul Flood, USS Boxer (LHD 4) senior medical officer, outlines medical capabilities onboard to senior military leaders from 38 nations touring the ship during the U.S. Army War College International Fellows visit to San Diego. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Kaminksi VIRIN: 230322-N-N0831-0005 USS Boxer Hosts U.S. Army War College International Fellows USS Boxer (LHD 4) hosted senior military leaders from 38 countries during the U.S. Army War College International Fellows visit to San Diego. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 4 LATEST NEWS