Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Amphibious Training Event Begins Off Djibouti’s Coast

Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade is engaged in a two-week amphibious training event in international waters off the African coast of Djibouti.
180402-M-WP334-0078 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts off from the flight deck of USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during Alligator Dagger, April 2, 2018. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region.
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