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An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, prepares to land on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 18, 2025. The Boxer is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Miles)