161213-N-LR795-051 [Image 105 of 164]

GULF OF ADEN

12.13.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Chavez 

U.S. Navy           

161213-N-LR795-051
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 13, 2016) Cpl. Matthew Sroufe, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), loads a rocket onto an AH-1 Cobra helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The unilateral exercise is designed to provide an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Somerset is deployed as part of the Makin Island (ARG) to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Chavez/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.13.2016
• Date Posted: 12.20.2016 00:20
• Photo ID: 3068266
• VIRIN: 161213-N-LR795-051
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 2.09 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN