161206-N-LI768-029 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 32, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, heads to the beach after departing the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) (not pictured). Alligator Dagger is an amphibious exercise with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aimed at increasing proficiency and enabling the force to train for amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)