USS Boxer and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 return from deployment
7/28/09
The USS Boxer (LHD 4) Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returns to San Diego this week, marking the end of a seven-month deployment to the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean.

The Boxer ARG/MEU left Southern California in January in support of global maritime security as the nation's force in readiness within the Pacific and Central Commands. During the deployment, the Boxer ARG/MEU spent three months conducting maritime security operations (MSO) with coalition partners to provide security in international waters. The mission included anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean while assigned to Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151). Sailors and Marines also supported community service projects during port visits.

ARG/MEUs provide a variety of expeditionary mission capabilities, including rapid, projected humanitarian assistance worldwide with the physical capacity to transport large amounts of medical and engineering supplies and equipment to most locations around the globe.

Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 5
USS Boxer (LHD 4)
USS New Orleans (LPD 18)
USS Comstock (LSD 45)
USS Lake Champlain (CG 57)
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 Detachment 3
Naval Beach Group 1
Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 and ACU 1
Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1
Fleet Surgical Team 5