161206-N-LR795-180 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) drive light armored vehicles off of landing craft, air cushion during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are participating in Alligator Dagger to increase proficiency and enable the force to train for amphibious operations within the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Chavez)