TF 51/5 tests warfighting capabilities during Alligator Dagger [Image 6 of 46]

DJIBOUTI

09.05.2017

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood 

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 5, 2017) - Waves of U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launch from Landing Craft Air Cushion off USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and USS San Diego (LPD 22) in a calculated formation, to strategically position themselves in preparation for a beach landing during Alligator Dagger – a two-week combat rehearsal that prepares incoming Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious ReadY Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit teams to integrate and synchronize warfighting capabilities in the U.S. Central Command's area of operations. Approximately 2,000 Sailors and Marines from the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the command ship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3; USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52); USS San Diego (LPD 22); USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3); Battalion Landing Team 1/5; Aviation Combat Element VMM-161 (reinforced) and the Logistics Combat Element CLB-15 are participating in the third iteration of this exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood/Released)

• Date Taken: 09.05.2017
• Date Posted: 09.06.2017 12:52
• Photo ID: 3741383
• VIRIN: 170905-Z-XQ637-004
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 6.14 MB
• Location: DJ