Navy Capt. Ronald Dowdell, executive officer of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, serves prime rib steak to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Natasha Barnes during Thanksgiving dinner aboard the ship in its homeport, San Diego, Calif., Nov. 23, 2017. Boxer’s culinary staff prepared a menu of more than 15 unique and traditional options for several hundred crewmembers, friends and family members. Boxer is in its homeport undergoing a phased maintenance availability. Navy photo by MC1 Matthew Jackson