U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 4, 2017) -

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sep. 4, 2017) - A landing craft, air cushion operated by Sailors of Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) while conducting amphibious operations in support of Alligator Dagger. 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 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 Ens. Kris Rodriguez/Released)