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170913-N-AC254-032

170913-N-AC254-032 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Bauer, from Thornton, Colo., assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), tightens bolts on the tail rotor blade of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) in preparation for flight quarters in support of Alligator Dagger 2017. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexander Ventura II/Released)

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