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Dec

U.S., French Forces Fortify Longstanding Partnership During Alligator Dagger

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French forces secure the area in preparation to depart the simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during Alligator Dagger – Photo © Sgt. Jessica Lucio.

By Lt.Cmdr. Sandra Arnold, TF 51/5 ─ U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations.

Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, TF51, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities both afloat and ashore.

Thu

14

Dec

French, U.S. Military Prepares for Alligator Dagger

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U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit take aim at a target during Alligator Dagger -- Photo © Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bayonet attached to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, maneuver through simulated smoke to engage targets during Alligator Dagger – Photo USMC © Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy.

French navy Horizon-class frigate Chevalier Paul (D621) and French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) line up for a photo with the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during Alligator Dagger, a combat rehearsal off the coast of Djibouti -- Photo USMC © MCPO Serge Charmoillaux.

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith offloads from a French landing craft during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Alligator Dagger, a bilateral combat rehearsal with U.S. and French forces, on Arta Beach, Djibouti -- USMC Photo © Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio.

French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) lines up for a photo with the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) during Alligator Dagger -- French photo by Master Chief Petty Officer Serge Charmoillaux.

By Susanna Marquardt, TF 51/5 ─ U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations.

Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore.

Mon

13

Nov

Three-Carrier Strike Force Conducts Exercise in Western Pacific

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By Lisa Ferdinando — (DoD News) — Washington D.C. — November 13, 2017.

A three-carrier naval force is finishing a multi-day exercise in the Western Pacific, demonstrating the Navy's unique capability to operate multiple carrier strike groups as a coordinated effort.

Fri

27

Oct

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participates in a strait transit exercise with ships from its carrier strike group (CSG). Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with its CSG in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony J. Rivera.

From Commander, Carrier Strike Group 9 Public Affairs — (NNS) — Pacific Ocean.

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the U.S.7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Oct. 23, to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation and port visits.

Fri

27

Oct

Japan-Based Marines Conduct Nighttime Aerial Refueling Training

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By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell — (DoD News) — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan — October 27, 2017.

To improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency, squadrons should complete at least five successful movement-to-contact scenarios with tankers every 180 days.

Fri

27

Oct

U.S., Coalition Forces Refine Amphibious Capabilities

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By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abrey D. Liggins II Marine Expeditionary Force — (DoD News) — Camp Lejeune, North Carolina — October 27, 2017.

Marines, sailors and coalition forces are working as one to demonstrate and increase combined arms operational proficiency during the naval amphibious exercise Bold Alligator 17.

Thu

26

Oct

Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise Concludes in South Korea

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By Amphibious Force 7th Fleet — (DoD News) — Busan, South Korea — October 26, 2017.

American and South Korean maritime forces successfully completed the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise, or MIWEX, during challenging weather.

Wed

25

Oct

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) patrol alongside each other, Oct. 20, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Haist.

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cole Schroeder — (NNS) — Arabian Gulf — October 25, 2017.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Oct. 25, after concluding operations in U.S. 5th Fleet.

Wed

11

Oct

Un marin en mer est un marin heureux

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Amiral Christophe Prazuck (CEMMN) - Photo Marine nationale.

Amiral Christophe Prazuck (CEMMN) - Portrait (DR)

Commission de la défense nationale et des forces armées — Audition de l’amiral Christophe Prazuck (CEMMN) — Paris, le 11 octobre 2017.

Le métier de marin se différencie de plus en plus du métier des « terriens ». Par construction, l’absence et l’éloignement de la famille sont importants, de même que la rupture du lien numérique, ce qui pose problème aux jeunes marins qui nous rejoignent.

Mon

02

Oct

Navy Submarine Rescue Unit Participates in NATO Exercise

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 20, 2017) - The NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) submarine Nemo prepares to make a simulated rescue dive as part of NATO submarine escape and rescue exercise Dynamic Monarch 2017 while off the coast of Marmaris, Turkey. The NSRS mini submarine can dive to depths of 600 meters and connect to the escape hatch on a submarine in order to rescue sailors inside a distressed submarine. NATO photo by Denver Applehans/Released.

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By Navy Lt. Rob Tiffin, Submarine Force Pacific — (DoD News) — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii — October 2, 2017.

Undersea Rescue Command, in concert with nine NATO allies, wrapped up the Dynamic Monarch 2017 submarine search and rescue exercise off the coast of Marmaris, Turkey.