ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 18, 2016) Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, load and ready their M777 Howitzer during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18. Artillery batteries consistently practice safe, expedient, and proper loading procedures while conducting live-fire firing missions. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 18, 2016) Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, load and ready their M777 Howitzer during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18. Artillery batteries consistently practice safe, expedient, and proper loading procedures while conducting live-fire firing missions. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.
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