11th MEU WesPac 16-2 Exercsie Alligator Dagger 2016
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), line up Amphibious Assault Vehicles to enter the well deck of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU possess a variety of unique amphibious logistical capabilities such as AAVs, landing craft utility and landing craft air cushion vehicles. Exercise Alligator Dagger enables the Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU to conduct the comprehensive amphibious operations that keep their skills ready for crisis response and contingency operations throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price)