180402-N-TJ319-0134 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) Marines and Sailors, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage AAV P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles in the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 2, 2018, in preparation to begin Alligator Dagger. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to Central Command both afloat and ashore

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180402-N-TJ319-0134 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) Marines and Sailors, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage AAV P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles in the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 2, 2018, in preparation to begin Alligator Dagger. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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