USS SOMERSET, Gulf of Aden (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gather on the flight deck of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) for a “steel beach” picnic and talent show while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 31, 2016. In conjunction with the talent show, Marines and Sailors also participated in various small gaming events and a barbecued meal. The MKI/ARG is currently afloat in the Gulf of Aden in support of regional security and stability within 5th Fleet’s area of operations as part of their Western Pacific 16-2 deploy


USS SOMERSET, Gulf of Aden (Dec. 31, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gather on the flight deck of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) for a “steel beach” picnic and talent show while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 31, 2016. In conjunction with the talent show, Marines and Sailors also participated in various small gaming events and a barbecued meal. The MKI/ARG is currently afloat in the Gulf of Aden in support of regional security and stability within 5th Fleet’s area of operations as part of their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment.


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