5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2017) - Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Sailors and Marines, along with the French Navy, muster in preparation for a physical fitness training session aboard the French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014). The French ship, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and TF 51/5, is conducting maritime security operations within the 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. ( Marine Corps

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