5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 20, 2018) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pause for a photograph aboard French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) before going ashore, following the completion of their two-month deployment. Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from 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.

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