GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move M1A1 main battle tanks into the well deck of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) to make room for other tactical vehicles to load a landing craft air cushion in preparation for an amphibious assault rehearsal during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6, 2016. Exercise Alligator Dagger is a period of combat sustainment training for the Marines and Sailors, designed specifically to enhance amphibious readiness. The ARG and MEU is operating in the 5th Fleet area
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move M1A1 main battle tanks into the well deck of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) to make room for other tactical vehicles to load a landing craft air cushion in preparation for an amphibious assault rehearsal during exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6, 2016. Exercise Alligator Dagger is a period of combat sustainment training for the Marines and Sailors, designed specifically to enhance amphibious readiness. The ARG and MEU is operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to ensure the free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and regional security. ( Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr.)
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