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080504-N-4007G-004 ABOARD USS BOXER (LHD 4), At sea (May 4, 2008) -Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 commander, Capt. Peter Dallman, Capt. (Dr.) Louis Orosz, Cmdr. Angelica Almonte and Ens. Rebecca Retzlaff cut a cake in celebration of the Navy Nurse Corps Centenniel in USS Boxer's (LHD 4) wardroom. Boxer is currently deployed in support of CP, a two-month Humanitarian Civic Assistance mission to South America to demonstrate the cooperative partnerships among allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED)
080504-N-4007G-002 ABOARD USS BOXER (LHD 4), At sea (May 4, 2008) -Nurse Cmdr. Angela Wilkins, currently embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), divides medication to be distributed in Guatemala in the ship's medical ward. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a two-month Humanitarian Civic Assistance mission to South America to demonstrate the cooperative partnerships among allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED)
080504-N-4007G-001 ABOARD USS BOXER (LHD 4), At sea (May 4, 2008) - Nurses Cmdrs. Angelica Almonte and Angela Wilkins, nurses currently attached to Boxer, divide medications to be distributed in Guatemala in the ship's medical ward. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is a two-month Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) mission to South America to demonstrate the cooperative partnerships among allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED)
080502-N-6410J-007 ABOARD USS Boxer (LHD 4), at sea (May 2, 2008) - Sailors from the weapons department aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) await a uniform inspection on the flight deck. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is a two-month Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) mission to South America to demonstrate the cooperative partnerships among allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Jackson (RELEASED)
080502-N-6410J-012 ABOARD USS Boxer (LHD 4), at sea (May 2, 2008) - Sailors from the weapons department aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4) await a uniform inspection on the flight deck. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal partnership mission designed to combine partner nation and U.S. relief capabilities to demonstrate the lasting bonds and shared interests among neighbors. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Jackson (RELEASED)
080502-N-4007G-001 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (May 2, 2008) - USS Boxer (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Richard Gold inspects uniforms during an insect repellant spraydown on the ship's flightdeck. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal partnership mission designed to combine partner nation and U.S. relief capabilities to demonstrate the lasting bonds and shared interests among neighbors. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED).
080502-N-4007G-002 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (May 2, 2008) - USS Boxer (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Latesha White and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronald Bennet spray uniforms during an insect repellant spraydown on the ship's flightdeck. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal partnership mission designed to combine partner nation and U.S. relief capabilities to demonstrate the lasting bonds and shared interests among neighbors. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED).
080502-N-4007G-003 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (May 2, 2008) - USS Boxer (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Latesha White and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ronald Bennet spray uniforms during an insect repellant spraydown on the ship's flightdeck. Boxer is currently deployed in support of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal partnership mission designed to combine partner nation and U.S. relief capabilities to demonstrate the lasting bonds and shared interests among neighbors. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) Brian Gaines. (RELEASED).
080429-N-1539W-001 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (April 29, 2008) - Seabees with Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), unload containers of materials while en route to Guatemala for the Pacific phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The Seabees are pre-fabricating frames and structures for easy installation ashore in Guatemala. U.S. Navy photo by Specialist Brian R. Williams (RELEASED).
080429-N-1539W-002 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (April 29, 2008) - Builder 2nd Class Asislo Alfiler of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), goes over construction plans with members of his team. The Seabees are pre-fabricating frames and structures for easy installation ashore in Guatemala as part of Continuing Promise 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Specialist Brian R. Williams (RELEASED).
080429-N-1539W-003 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (April 29, 2008) - Utilitiesman Seaman Mark Thousand of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), carries lumber to build structures while en route to Guatemala for the Pacific phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The Seabees are pre-fabricating frames and structures for easy installation ashore in Guatemala. U.S. Navy photo by Specialist Brian R. Williams (RELEASED).
080429-1539W-004 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (April 29, 2008) - Builder 2nd Class Miguel Vaca of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), cuts lumber to build structures while en route to Guatemala for the Pacific phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The Seabees are pre-fabricating frames and structures for easy installation ashore in Guatemala. U.S. Navy photo by Specialist Brian R. Williams (RELEASED).
080429-N-1539W-005 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (April 29, 2008) - Builder 2nd Class Asilo Alfiler of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), cuts lumber to build structures while en route to Guatemala for the Pacific phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The Seabees are pre-fabricating frames and structures for easy installation ashore in Guatemala. U.S. Navy photo by Specialist Brian R. Williams (RELEASED).
080430-N-6410J-003 ABOARD USS Boxer (LHD 4), at sea (April 30, 2008) - Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 5's Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christopher Knott, embarked aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), repairs a surgical instrument washer. Knott and other Biological Medical Technicians from FST 5 will be working side-by-side with partner-nation health care providers in medical equipment repair as part of Continuing Promise 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Jackson (RELEASED)
080430-A-0348M-009 USS BOXER (LHD 4), at sea (April 30, 2008) - Army Capt. (Dr.) Karen Potirus, a U.S. Army veterinarian, speaks with Cmdr. Andy Smith, U.S. Public Health Service on-scene coordinator about future plans of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission designed to combine partner nation and U.S. relief efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Private First Class Gisell Martinez. (RELEASED)
080430-N-6410J-010 ABOARD USS Boxer (LHD 4), at sea (April 30, 2008) - USS Boxer's Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/AW) Raul Huerta performs a dental cleaning on a Sailor. Huerta is one of many Boxer Sailors who will be working along side partner-nation medical providers as part of Continuing Promise 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Jackson (RELEASED)
080328-N-7797J-015 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 28, 2008) – USS Boxer (LHD 4) sailors search the flight deck for debris in preparation for flight operations. Boxer is currently underway conducting training in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis. (RELEASED)
080328-N-7797J-016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 28, 2008) – USS Boxer (LHD 4) sailors search the flight deck for debris in preparation for flight operations. Boxer is currently underway conducting training in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis. (RELEASED)
080328-N-7797J-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 29, 2008) – USS Boxer’s (LHD 4) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handler) (AW/SW) Charles Rosenbalm briefs the ship’s flight crew before flight operations. Boxer is currently underway conducting training in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis. (RELEASED)
080331-N-7797J-033 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 31, 2008) - USS Boxer (LHD 4) sailors direct a MH-60 Seahawk helicopter as it delivers ordinance to the ship as part of an ammunition onload. Boxer is currently underway in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis.
080331-N-7797J-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 31, 2008) – A USS Boxer (LHD 4) sailor directs a MH-60 Seahawk helicopter as it delivers ordinance to the ship as part of an ammunition onload. Boxer is currently underway in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis.
080331-N-7797J-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 31, 2008) - USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 3rd Class William Glowniakgilio directs the transfer of ordinance on the flight deck as part of an ammunition onload. Boxer is currently underway while preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis.
080331-N-7797J-089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 31, 2008) - USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 3rd Class William Glowniakgilio directs the transfer of ordinance on the flight deck as part of an ammunition onload. Boxer is currently underway while preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis.
080331-N-7797J-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 31, 2008) - USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 3rd Class William Glowniakgilio directs the transfer of ordinance on the flight deck as part of an ammunition onload. Boxer is currently underway while preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Jarvis.
080310-N-9150R-021 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (March 10, 2008) - A USS Boxer (LHD 4) Boatswain's Mate watches Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) operations in the ship's well deck. Boxer completed well deck certifications for LCAC and other landing craft operations while underway off the coast of Southern California preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen
080310-N-9150R-041 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (March 10, 2008) - USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate (SW/AW/SCW) Deondra Quarles conducts a safety brief for junior Sailors prior to the next evolution during Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) operations in the ship's well deck. Boxer completed well deck certifications for LCAC and other landing craft operations while underway off the coast of Southern California preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen
080310-N-9150R-044 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (March 10, 2008) - USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate (SW/AW/SCW) Deondra Quarles conducts a safety brief for junior Sailors prior to the next evolution during Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) operations in the ship's well deck. Boxer completed well deck certifications for LCAC and other landing craft operations while underway off the coast of Southern California preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen.
080310-N-9150R-053 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (March 10, 2008) - A USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Combat Cargo Assistant, Gy. Sgt. Robert Rankin, watches Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) operations in the ship's well deck. Boxer completed well deck certifications for LCAC and other landing craft operations while underway off the coast of Southern California preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen
080310-N-9150R-054 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (March 10, 2008) - A crewmember from Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 21 returns to his craft in the well deck abourd USS Boxer. Boxer completed well deck certifications for LCAC and other landing craft operations while underway off the coast of Southern California preparing for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen
080229-N-9150R-007 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) - Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert is saluted by sideboys as he arrives at the Commander, Naval Surface Forces change of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-016 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Musician 3rd Class James Stanley sings the national anthem during the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony for Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released).
080229-N-9150R-028 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre speaks at the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-032 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, speaks at the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-065 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Adm. Jonathan Greenert, U.S. Fleet Forces commander, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, during the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre received the award for his visionary leadership in manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships, ensuring theirt readiness for combat operations. Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-070
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre speaks at the
Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement
ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to
Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate
confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36
month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and
equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-088 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, Deputy, Naval Surface Forces (SURFOR), takes temporary command of (SURFOR) as he salutes Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre during the command relinquishment ceremony held on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-100 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Force Master Chief (SW/AW) Michael D. Schanche presents Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre’s shadowbox during the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-109 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Guests look on while Capt. Andy Cully renders a salute as Cmdr. Geno Autry raises "Old Glory" during a flag ceremony in honor of retiring Naval Surface Force commander Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-113 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Rear Adm. Robert O. Wray renders a salute as Rear Adm. Mark A. Hugel raises "Old Glory" during a flag detail in honor of retiring Commander Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9150R-124 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Sideboys salute retired Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre as he departs the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4) with Mrs. Etnyre. Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen. (Released)
080229-N-9407V-012 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Navy Band Region Southwest plays prior to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony for Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jessica Vargas. (Released)
080229-N-9407V-020 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Tactical Control Squadron 12’s color guard presents the colors during the Commander Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony for Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jessica Vargas. (Released)
080229-N-9407V-071 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 29, 2008) – Vice Adm. John Harvey ceremoniously passes "Old Glory" to Vice Adm. Terrance T. Etnyre, during flag ceremony as part of the Commander, Naval Surface Forces relinquishment of command and retirement ceremony on board USS Boxer (LHD 4). Etnyre relinquished command to Deputy, Naval Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, pending Senate confirmation of Vice Adm. Derwood C. Curtis. Etnyre, who completed a 36 month tour as Surface Forces commander, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his visionary leadership while responsible for manning, training and equipping more than 160 ships for combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jessica Vargas. (Released)
080213-N-2565P-058 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Information System Technician 3rd Class Gabriel Langston battles a simulated fire as a nozzleman during a drill. The drill was part of Boxer's Unit Level Training Assessment-Certification, which evaluated the effectiveness of various shipboard response and training teams. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffani Paredes. (RELEASED)
080213-N-2565P-078 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate-Handling (AW/SW) Curtis Evans shouts instructions to a flight deck firefighting team during Boxer's Unit Level Assessment-Certification. The purpose of the assessment was to evaluate various training and response teams. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffani Paredes. (RELEASED)
080214-N-2565P-159 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2008) An assessor with Afloat Training Group Pacific watches as members of a USS Boxer (LHD 4) chemical response team test for a simulated agent on the ship's flight deck during Boxer's Unit Level Training Assessment-Certification. The purpose of the assessment was to evaluate the effectiveness of various shipboard response and training teams. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffani Paredes. (RELEASED)
080214-N-2565P-174 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Damage Controlman 2nd Class (SW) Stephen Petroskey watches as a chemical response team test for a simulated agent on the ship's flight deck during Boxer's Unit Level Training Assessment-Certification. The purpose of the assessment was to evaluate the effectiveness of various shipboard response and training teams. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffani Paredes. (RELEASED)
080214-N-2565P-194 - PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/SCW) Scott Grucza watches as a Sailor responds to a simulated casualty on the ship's flight deck during Boxer's Unit Level Training Assessment-Certification. The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness of various training and response teams during shipboard emergencies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tiffani Paredes. (RELEASED)
080123-N-9150R-029 SAN DIEGO (January 23, 2008) - Professional golfer, Rory Sabbatini, speaks to an audience at a ceremony where he donated $170,000 to the United Through Reading (UTR) program while visiting USS Boxer (LHD 4). UTR helps deployed service members stay connected to their children through reading. Sabbatini's donation is the largest single donation in the program's 19-year history. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080123-N-9150R-033 SAN DIEGO (January 23, 2008) - Professional golfer, Rory Sabbatini, presents a check for $170,000 to the United Through Reading (UTR) program while visiting USS Boxer (LHD 4). UTR helps deployed service members stay connected to their children through reading. Sabbatini's donation is the largest single donation in the program's 19-year history. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080123-N-9150R-076 ABOARD USS BOXER (January 23, 2008) - Professional golfer, Rory Sabbatini, reads a children's book to a video camera following his $170,000 donation to the United Through Reading (UTR) program while visiting USS Boxer (LHD 4). UTR helps deployed service members stay connected to their children through reading. Sabbatini's donation is the largest single donation in the program's 19-year history. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080114-N-9150R-002 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (Jan. 14, 2008) A USS Boxer (LHD 4) Sailor guides an SH-60 Seaknight helicopter in for landing on Boxer's flight deck. Boxer is currently underway preparing for Unit Level Training Assessments in February. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080112-N-8146B-005 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (Jan. 12, 2008) Members of USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Medical department assess the injuries of a Sailor during a mass casualty drill. Boxer is currently conducting operations off the coast of southern California in preparation for its Unit Level Training Assessments in February. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) James Bartels. (RELEASED)
080112-N-8146B-010 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (Jan. 12, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Senior Medical Officer, Cmdr. (Dr.) Karlyna Anderson discusses proper response procedures with her Sailors during a mass casualty drill. Boxer is currently conducting operations off the coast of southern California in preparation for its Unit Level Training Assessments in February. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) James Bartels. (Released)
080112-N-8146B-021 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (Jan. 12, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) David Gonzalez assesses the injuries of a Sailor during a mass casualty drill. Boxer is currently conducting operations off the coast of southern California in preparation for its Unit Level Training Assessments in February. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) James Bartels. (RELEASED)
080112-N-8146B-034 ABOARD USS BOXER, At Sea (Jan. 12, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) David Gonzalez assesses the injuries of a Sailor during a mass casualty drill. Boxer is currently conducting operations off the coast of southern California in preparation for its Unit Level Training Assessments in February. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) James Bartels. (RELEASED)
080111-N-9150R-019 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (Jan. 11, 2008) USS Boxer (LHD 4) Sailors heave around on a shot line used to transfer lines between ships during an underway replenishment with USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Boxer is currently conducting training off the coast of southern California in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080111-N-9150R-022 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (Jan. 11, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (SW) Junar Balanza watches as a messenger line is used to haul aboard a wire to support a fuel hose from USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during an underway replenishment. Boxer is currently conducting training off the coast of southern California to prepare for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080111-N-9150R-041 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (Jan. 11, 2008) USS Boxer's (LHD 4) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (SW) Junar Balanza watches while the ship receives a fueling probe from USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during an underway replenishment. Boxer is currently conducting training off the coast of southern California in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080111-N-9150R-057 ABOARD USS BOXER, at sea (Jan. 11, 2008) USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) (center) provides fuel to USS Boxer (LHD 4) (right) and USS Rentz (FFG 46) (left) during an underway replenishment off the coast of southern California. Boxer is currently conducting training off the coast of Southern California in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jon Rasmussen (RELEASED)
080106-N-0515W-150 (January 6, 2008) - The USS Rushmore Color Guard Team presented Colors at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, as part of a NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titians. This was the Rushmore Color Guard Team's third performance for a professional sporting event since returning from deployment in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Drew Williams.
080106-N-0515W-141 (January 6, 2008) - The USS Rushmore Color Guard Team presented Colors at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, as part of a NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titians. This was the Rushmore Color Guard Team's third performance for a professional sporting event since returning from deployment in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Drew Williams
080106-N-0515W-140 (January 6, 2008) - The USS Rushmore Color Guard Team presented Colors at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, as part of a NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titians. This was the Rushmore Color Guard Team's third performance for a professional sporting event since returning from deployment in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Drew Williams.
080106-N-0515W-112 (January 6, 2008) - The USS Rushmore Color Guard Team presented Colors at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, as part of a NFL playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titians. This was the Rushmore Color Guard Team's third performance for a professional sporting event since returning from deployment in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Drew Williams.