For the first time in Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. Navy has launched airstrikes against ISIL from two different operational theaters.
ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) to conduct missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael T. Eckelbecker/Released)
Two AV-8B Harriers flying from USS Boxer took part in the airstrike campaign on Jun. 6 while the ship was underway in the Gulf.
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is conducting airstrikes from the Mediterranean Sea.