U.S. and French military train on combat proficiency during Alligator Dagger [Image 4 of 4]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

12.12.2017

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Lucio 

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

171212-M-UX416-103 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 12, 2017) - U.S. Sailors, Marines and French Navy sailors aboard a French roll-on/roll-off catamaran landing craft in preparation for amphibious training that will be rehearsed during Alligator Dagger – the premier integrated combat proficiency training for Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s (TF 51/5) subordinate units entering the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and TF 51/5, is conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.12.2017
• Date Posted: 12.14.2017 09:35
• Photo ID: 4029302
• VIRIN: 171212-M-UX416-103
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 2.4 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY