170411-N-EB034-003 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 11, 2017) Capt. Eric Pfister, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, greets Cdr. Ian Feasey, commanding officer of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth, during a visit to Bataan during exercise Alligator Dagger 17. The U.S. 5th Fleet-lead exercise provides an opportunity to enhance multilateral capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps, as well as partners and allies in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodgers/Released)