Boxer ARG WESTPAC 97 Deployment
LHD-4 Boxer
"Golden Gator"
In October 1996, after minor repairs and complete system check-outs, Boxer began the workup cycle for its first Western Pacific (WESPAC) Deployment from March 24, 1997 to September 24, 1997. During the deployment USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) consisted of USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Ogden (LPD 5), and USS Fort Fisher (LSD 40) with Commander Amphibious Squadron Seven (CPR-7) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked.
Boxer ARG participated in several foreign relations exercises during the deployment with Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The Boxer also showed the American flag abroad by visiting Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Eritrea, Indonesia and Australia. It had been the first time a ship named "Boxer" had been deployed overseas in 27 years. Returning to San Diego on September 24, 1997, Boxer began it first Planned Maintenance Availability (PMA) and training period.
Chronology
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24 Sep 2006 -- Returned to San Diego
24 Mar 2006 -- Deploys
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