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    Exercise Alligator Dagger; AAVs return to USS Comstock [Image 15 of 83]

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    Exercise Alligator Dagger; AAVs return to USS Comstock

    ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI

    12.21.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Xzavior McNeal 

    U.S. Navy           

    U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), advance toward the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) via amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) after completing training as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2016. AAVs are armored amphibious vehicles, capable of transporting Marines via land and sea. The 11th MEU provides a sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations to humanitarian assistance. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Xzavior T. McNeal)

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    Date Taken: 12.21.2016
    Date Posted: 12.30.2016 00:01
    Photo ID: 3080888
    VIRIN: 161221-M-CC151-009
    Resolution: 1636x920
    Size: 1003.86 KB
    Location: ARTA BEACH, DJ

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