USS Puller participates in Alligator Dagger [Image 1 of 3]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

12.13.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan Troncoso 

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

171214-N-QM978-004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2017) – U.S. Navy Sailors view the reflection of French navy Horizon-class frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) through the lenses of long distance binoculars known as “Big Eyes”, while deployed aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in support of Alligator Dagger, a combat rehearsal off the coast of Djibouti. The Expeditionary Mobile Base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 2nd Class Juan A. Troncoso Jr./Released)

• Date Taken: 12.13.2017
• Date Posted: 12.18.2017 02:17
• Photo ID: 4035801
• VIRIN: 171214-N-QM978-005
• Resolution: 4973x3247
• Size: 1.89 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY