U.S. Marines coordinate with French military prior to embarking aboard Tonnerre [Image 2 of 4]

DJIBOUTI

12.11.2017

Courtesy Photo

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

171211-N-N0146-002 PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (Dec. 11, 2017) – U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit meet with their French counterparts prior to embarking aboard the French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) in preparation for Alligator Dagger - the premier integrated combat proficiency training for Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s subordinate units entering the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The French ship, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and TF 51/5, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (Courtesy photo/French Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Serge Charmoillaux/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.11.2017
• Date Posted: 12.16.2017 02:43
• Photo ID: 4029307
• VIRIN: 171211-N-N0146-002
• Resolution: 680x454
• Size: 100.85 KB
• Location: DJ