Exercise Alligator Dagger 2016 [Image 22 of 275]

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12.07.2016

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans    

U.S. Navy           

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6, 2016. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit will conduct amphibious operation rehearsals to maintain a high level of readiness in the event there is a need for an immediate response to a crisis. The exercise will focus on: amphibious assaults; helo-borne raids; visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operations; air strikes; defense of the amphibious task force; mechanized movements with tanks and light armored vehicles; tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel; ground reconnaissance; and quick reaction force and casualty evacuation rehearsals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

• Date Taken: 12.07.2016
• Date Posted: 12.09.2016 00:05
• Photo ID: 3044883
• VIRIN: 161207-M-GM943-160
• Resolution: 5047x2839
• Size: 1.46 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)