171214-N-QM978-004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2017) – U.S. Navy Sailors view the reflection of French navy Horizon-class frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) through the lenses of long distance binoculars known as “Big Eyes”, while deployed aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in support of Alligator Dagger, a combat rehearsal off the coast of Djibouti. The Expeditionary Mobile Base platform supports Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s diverse missions that include crisis response, airborne mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security operations and humanitarian aid/disaster relief missions while enabling TF 51/5 to extend its expeditionary presence in the world’s most volatile regions world’s most volatile regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 2nd Class Juan A. Troncoso Jr./Released)
Date Taken: | 12.13.2017 |
Date Posted: | 12.18.2017 02:17 |
Photo ID: | 4035801 |
VIRIN: | 171214-N-QM978-005 |
Resolution: | 4973x3247 |
Size: | 1.89 MB |
Location: | U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 71 |
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