An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Department of Defense
Search
QUICK LINKS
Legal & Administrative

Legacy HomepageNewsSpecial ReportsOperation Inherent ResolveOperation Inherent Resolve Image Gallery

Photo Gallery

U.S. Marines fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight to the flight deck of the USS Boxer.
U.S. Marines fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter to the flight deck of the USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an exercise to maintain their readiness as the ship steams in the Western Pacific on Dec. 24, 1998. The Marines are attached to the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable).