ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) Marine Lance Cpl. David Lafond, a landing support specialist, with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), signals “ascend” to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter after dropping off fuel pods during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to pr
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) Marine Lance Cpl. David Lafond, a landing support specialist, with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), signals “ascend” to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter after dropping off fuel pods during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 11th MEU is currently supporting 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Xzavior T. McNeal)
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