The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) are underway, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The ships are returning to homeport at San Diego from an eight-month deployment to the western Pacific and the U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert R. Sanchez/Released)