161211-M-WQ703-046 [Image 182 of 210]

12.11.2016

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brown    

U.S. Navy           

161211-M-WQ703-046

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear a compartment at the bow of an unknown vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) as a part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 11. During Alligator Dagger, a U.S. 5th Fleet exercise, Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU will conduct amphibious assaults; helo-borne raids; 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 Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)

• Date Taken: 12.11.2016
• Date Posted: 12.17.2016 00:32
• Photo ID: 3065895
• VIRIN: 161211-M-WQ703-046
• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Size: 1.05 MB