Boxer ARG WESTPAC 01 Deployment
LHD-4 Boxer
"Golden Gator"
The Boxer ARG, which departed San Diego March 13, 2001 with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit(Special Operations Capable) embarked, also deployed as a major component of the battle group. Besides USS Boxer, the ARG is comprised of USS Cleveland (LPD 7), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).
Over a six month period, battle group ships conduct multi-national and joint operations with the navies of various allied countries, and visit ports in Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf nations. The ships and squadrons returned home in September 2001.
Chronology
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Sep 2001 - Returned to San Diego
13 Mar 2001 - Deploys
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