U.S. Soldiers train with French military during Alligator Dagger [Image 13 of 14]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

12.18.2017

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Lucio 

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

171218-M-UX416-83 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 18, 2017) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bayonet attached to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, transit on a French landing catamaran to 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released)

• Date Taken: 12.18.2017
• Date Posted: 12.25.2017 23:32
• Photo ID: 4039553
• VIRIN: 171218-M-UX416-083
• Resolution: 5264x3509
• Size: 2.61 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY