Reconnaissance Marines from the 1st RECON Battalion of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) prepare to load combat rubber raiding craft onto a landing craft air cushion. The Marines are deployed with the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), which is underway as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Boxer, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and the 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan Oâ€™Connor/Released)