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Hundreds of sailors aboard the USS Boxer were greeted with fanfare and special guests as they returned to Naval Base San Diego after a five-month deployment.Among those welcoming the servicemembers back were former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. The two addressed the sailors on deck, expressing their gratitude and admiration for the crew's dedication and service.
I am here to thank them for all their great service.”Following the remarks, Schwarzenegger signed books, shook hands and posed for selfies with the sailors. Throughout the deployment, the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit trained with several countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, and took part in multinational exercises.
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