161212-M-WQ703-009 [Image 90 of 210]

12.12.2016

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown    

U.S. Navy           

161212-M-WQ703-009

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), climb a ladder on to an unknown vessel to clear and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training as a part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. Maritime security operations complement counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists’ use of the maritime environment as a venue to launch attacks or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Exercise Alligator Dagger enhances the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to be a flexible, adaptable and persistent force, which leads to a more stable region in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

• Date Taken: 12.12.2016
• Date Posted: 12.17.2016 00:16
• Photo ID: 3065619
• VIRIN: 161212-M-WQ703-009
• Resolution: 3840x5760
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