5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2016) Marine Cpl. Nikhil Nairm, a field artilleryman with Battery A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects the breach on a M-777 Howitzer during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016. Artillery Marines inspect and service their “guns” before and after firing missions to ensure the weapon is mechanically sound to support firing missions. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island ARG and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of respons
5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2016) Marine Cpl. Nikhil Nairm, a field artilleryman with Battery A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects the breach on a M-777 Howitzer during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 13, 2016. Artillery Marines inspect and service their “guns” before and after firing missions to ensure the weapon is mechanically sound to support firing missions. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island ARG and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. ( Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam)
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