USS Boxer (LHD 4)

Boxer Celebrates Navy Chief 132nd birthday

250401-N-MH008-2043 Retired Command Master Chief Matt Ruane, a native of Chicago, and Boxer CMC from 2014 to 2016, delivers a speech to the Boxer crew for the Navy chief petty officer 132nd birthday celebration on the flight deck while moored at Naval Base San Diego, April 1, 2025. Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles)

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Miles

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) marked the 132nd birthday of the rank of chief petty officer with a ceremony held on the flight deck April 1, 2025.

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)

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Photo By: Seaman Apprentice Normand Basque

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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.

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).

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Photo By: Russ Stewart

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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.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Finney

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USS Boxer (LHD 4) recently earned seven Navy-wide awards for sustained superior performance.

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)

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Photo By: Cpl. Amelia Kang

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SAN DIEGO — The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit successfully completed at-sea integrated training exercises, Jan. 18.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelsey Eades

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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.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Roland M Ardon

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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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Kelsey Eades

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More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines are currently embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Brad Kaminksi

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On Oct. 17, 1991, Robin Trainor gave birth to a set of twins, Tyler and Phillip at Naval Medical Center San Diego.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Diaz

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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.

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.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Connor Burns

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PACIFIC OCEAN — An 11-year-old boy is fated for a career in the Navy - following in the footsteps of his father.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Finney

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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.

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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)

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Finney

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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.

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)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Kaminksi

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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.