171213-M-UX416-037 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) – Marine Capt. Melinda Lewallen (right), Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and French sailors observe replenishment-at-sea operations between USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) and French navy Horizon-class frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) while deployed on the 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 Briga
171213-M-UX416-037 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) – Marine Capt. Melinda Lewallen (right), Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and French sailors observe replenishment-at-sea operations between USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11) and French navy Horizon-class frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) while deployed on the 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 Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released)
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