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ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 19, 2017) French forces secure the area in preparation to depart the simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Expedition Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to Central Command both afloat and ashore. ( Marine Corps
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