171219-M-UX416-201 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 19, 2017) French and forces attend a tree lighting ceremony aboard French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014). Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 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 photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy/Released)

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