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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2026) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), March 18. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aiden Williamson)