Marine Corps Cpl. Ernesto Leyva, an Air Crewman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, directs an AV-8B Harrier fixed wing aircraft to the refueling position while conducting aerial refueling with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. The aerial refueling, conducted between the SPMAGTF-CR-AF and the 11th MEU was in support of Exercise Alligator Dagger. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and security cooper

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Marine Corps Cpl. Ernesto Leyva, an Air Crewman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, directs an AV-8B Harrier fixed wing aircraft to the refueling position while conducting aerial refueling with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Djibouti, Dec. 13, 2016. The aerial refueling, conducted between the SPMAGTF-CR-AF and the 11th MEU was in support of Exercise Alligator Dagger. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the Africa Command area of responsibility.

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