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USS Boxer enters the equation: US warship bringing jets, Marines and assault power to Middle East
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Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US has deployed the powerful USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship capable of launching F-35B jets and supporting troop landings. This vessel, part of a three-ship group carrying thousands of Marines, significantly bolsters US military presence and rapid response capabilities in the volatile region.