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    Exercise Alligator Dagger; Helo Raid [Image 4 of 8]

    Exercise Alligator Dagger; Helo Raid

    GULF OF ADEN

    12.21.2016

    Photo by Cpl. April Price 

    11th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163)(Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21. 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price)

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2016
    Date Posted: 12.27.2016 13:49
    Photo ID: 3077436
    VIRIN: 161221-M-JH782-216
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 801.81 KB
    Location: GULF OF ADEN

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