USMC’s Alligator Dagger
Marines are operating from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.
11th MEU lands in the Horn of Africa
After fanning out across the Indian Ocean, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit converged to launch a full-scale amphibious landing exercise off the coast of Djibouti last week in the Gulf of Aden.
The month-long training event — dubbed “Alligator Dagger” — puts the entire 2,400-strong air-ground task force to work, honing its ability to quickly respond to unfolding crises in the tumultuous region and reassure America’s allies.
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Source: marinecorpstimes.com
