ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 19, 2017) - French forces prepare 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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