USS Puller conducts flight deck operations with Tonnerre’s helos [Image 3 of 4]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

12.15.2017

Courtesy Photo

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

171215-N-BH446-002 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 15, 2017) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 2nd Class Juan Troncoso stands by a Dauphin AS365 and a Panther AS565 during flight operations aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) with various helicopters from the French Navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Expedition Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Kailey R. Hopps/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.15.2017
• Date Posted: 12.18.2017 03:25
• Photo ID: 4036378
• VIRIN: 171215-N-BH446-002
• Resolution: 1430x953
• Size: 270.88 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY