A VIPER ON ITS WAY TO WORK: A USMC AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter takes off from the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. The ship is passing through the Strait of Hormuz– which means Iran is nearby. Note the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV) on the deck. That seems to be a standard procedure. Here’s a LAV on the deck of the USS Wasp. I put this photo up on Instapundit earlier in the month. At the earlier post you’ll find a link to a discussion about Iranian small boat “swarm” tactics.