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New Creative Relevant Search filters Task Force 51 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Stock Photos and Images  (2,696) Narrow your search: Black & white Page 1 of 27 U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Lecompte and Lance Cpl. Dulton James with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment run toward simulated casualties while training in the Middle East, Oct. 10, 2017. They are members of a quick reaction force that is capable of responding to developing situations on short notice. Marines with 2/7 were tasked to conduct a QRF to quickly recover simulated casualties and take them back to safety. This was the first exercise 2/7 has conducted after replacing 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros via Pl U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Lecompte and Lance Cpl. Dulton James with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment run toward simulated casualties while training in the Middle East, Oct. 10, 2017. They are members of a quick reaction force that is capable of responding to developing situations on short notice. Marines with 2/7 were tasked to conduct a QRF to quickly recover simulated casualties and take them back to safety. This was the first exercise 2/7 has conducted after replacing 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros via Plhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-us-marine-cpl-matthew-lecompte-and-lance-cpl-dulton-james-with-2nd-164355300.html U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 1, 2018) – Lt. Logan Moore joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps four years ago with the sole purpose of making a difference in others’ lives. As a trauma and en route care (ERC) nurse assigned to the Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, a subordinate unit of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, he provides critical care to patients during crisis response missions. U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 1, 2018) – Lt. Logan Moore joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps four years ago with the sole purpose of making a difference in others’ lives. As a trauma and en route care (ERC) nurse assigned to the Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, a subordinate unit of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, he provides critical care to patients during crisis response missions.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-fifth-fleet-area-of-operations-feb-1-2018-lt-logan-moore-joined-the-us-navy-nurse-corps-four-years-ago-with-the-sole-purpose-of-making-a-difference-in-others-lives-as-a-trauma-and-en-route-care-erc-nurse-assigned-to-the-expeditionary-resuscitative-surgical-system-18-a-subordinate-unit-of-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-51-5th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-he-provides-critical-care-to-patients-during-crisis-response-missions-image184032969.html NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 14, 2019) A U.S. Marine assigned to Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade inspects, layouts, and counts 9mm ammunition during the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer training program, pistol qualification course. Requirements also include serving in a Marine Corps command, completing a written test, passing the Marine physical fitness test and an oral board conducted by FMF qualified officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. David L. Proffitt) NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 14, 2019) A U.S. Marine assigned to Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade inspects, layouts, and counts 9mm ammunition during the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Officer training program, pistol qualification course. Requirements also include serving in a Marine Corps command, completing a written test, passing the Marine physical fitness test and an oral board conducted by FMF qualified officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. David L. Proffitt)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/naval-support-activity-bahrain-july-14-2019-a-us-marine-assigned-to-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-inspects-layouts-and-counts-9mm-ammunition-during-the-fleet-marine-force-warfare-officer-training-program-pistol-qualification-course-requirements-also-include-serving-in-a-marine-corps-command-completing-a-written-test-passing-the-marine-physical-fitness-test-and-an-oral-board-conducted-by-fmf-qualified-officers-us-marine-corps-photo-by-ssgt-david-l-proffitt-image260493656.html U.S. Marines and Sailors with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, compete with British military service members in a tug-of-war during an athletic sporting event hosted to build comradery and teamwork between U.S. troops and British military counterparts at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan 24, 2019. TF 51/5 is entrusted with rapidly aggregating crisis response capabilities and positioning Navy and Marine Corps forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to ensure command and control of forces at sea, from the sea and ashore. (U.S. Mar U.S. Marines and Sailors with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, compete with British military service members in a tug-of-war during an athletic sporting event hosted to build comradery and teamwork between U.S. troops and British military counterparts at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan 24, 2019. TF 51/5 is entrusted with rapidly aggregating crisis response capabilities and positioning Navy and Marine Corps forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to ensure command and control of forces at sea, from the sea and ashore. (U.S. Marhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-sailors-with-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-compete-with-british-military-service-members-in-a-tug-of-war-during-an-athletic-sporting-event-hosted-to-build-comradery-and-teamwork-between-us-troops-and-british-military-counterparts-at-naval-support-activity-bahrain-jan-24-2019-tf-515-is-entrusted-with-rapidly-aggregating-crisis-response-capabilities-and-positioning-navy-and-marine-corps-forces-throughout-the-us-central-command-area-of-responsibility-to-ensure-command-and-control-of-forces-at-sea-from-the-sea-and-ashore-us-mar-image344924618.html Djibouti. 8th Mar, 2018. DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Engineman Fireman Cory Durenberger, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, signals a landing craft utility while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in nume Djibouti. 8th Mar, 2018. DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Engineman Fireman Cory Durenberger, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, signals a landing craft utility while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/djibouti-8th-mar-2018-djibouti-sept-8-2018-engineman-fireman-cory-durenberger-assigned-to-beach-master-unit-bmu-1-signals-a-landing-craft-utility-while-participating-in-theater-amphibious-combat-rehearsal-tacr-18-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-tacr-integrates-us-navy-and-marine-corps-assets-to-practice-and-rehearse-a-range-of-critical-combat-related-capabilities-available-to-us-central-command-both-afloat-and-ashore-to-promote-stability-and-security-in-the-region-us-5th-fleet-and-coalition-assets-are-participating-in-nume-image218469019.html U. S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fire a U. S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fire ahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/u-s-marines-with-3rd-battalion-1st-marines-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-fire-a-image411636701.html U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, drive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot) U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, drive Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-2nd-battalion-7th-marines-assigned-to-the-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-spmagtf-cr-cc-192-drive-mine-resistant-ambush-protected-all-terrain-vehicles-m-atvs-during-a-tactical-vehicle-driving-course-in-kuwait-dec-21-2019-the-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-a-quick-reaction-force-prepared-to-deploy-a-variety-of-capabilities-across-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-kyle-c-talbot-image341576712.html NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 1, 2019) - Newly promoted Marine Capt. Kiet Nguyen, a plans officer with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, has captain insignia pinned to his collar by members of his unit during a promotion ceremony. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 1, 2019) - Newly promoted Marine Capt. Kiet Nguyen, a plans officer with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, has captain insignia pinned to his collar by members of his unit during a promotion ceremony.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/naval-support-activity-bahrain-april-1-2019-newly-promoted-marine-capt-kiet-nguyen-a-plans-officer-with-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-has-captain-insignia-pinned-to-his-collar-by-members-of-his-unit-during-a-promotion-ceremony-image243705102.html U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) - Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class John English, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, with the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin during a brief ceremony to honor his achievement. Congratulations from all of us at TF 51/5! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) - Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class John English, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, with the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin during a brief ceremony to honor his achievement. Congratulations from all of us at TF 51/5! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. 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The Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and US Special Operations Forces are conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce with regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps pho U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. military forces fast rope out of an U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral training evolution. The Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and US Special Operations Forces are conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce with regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps phohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-feb-6-2018-us-military-forces-fast-175439942.html 171218-M-QL632-012 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 18, 2017) U.S. Marines with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a French landing catamaran enroute to the French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Release 171218-M-QL632-012 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 18, 2017) U.S. Marines with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a French landing catamaran enroute to the French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security Djibouti. 10th Sep, 2018. DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Lance Cpl. Riley Crider, a machine gunner assigned to Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for orders during a fire team maneuver drill while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and securityhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/djibouti-10th-sep-2018-djibouti-sept-8-2018-lance-cpl-riley-crider-a-machine-gunner-assigned-to-kilo-company-battalion-landing-team-31-13th-marine-expeditionary-unit-waits-for-orders-during-a-fire-team-maneuver-drill-while-participating-in-theater-amphibious-combat-rehearsal-tacr-18-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-tacr-integrates-us-navy-and-marine-corps-assets-to-practice-and-rehearse-a-range-of-critical-combat-related-capabilities-available-to-us-central-command-both-afloat-and-ashore-to-promote-stability-and-security-image218364809.html U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAFTF-CR-CC) 19.2, prepare to deploy from Kuwait in support of a crisis response mission, Dec. 31, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon) U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAFTF-CR-CC) 19.2, prepare to deploy from Kuwait in support of a crisis response mission, Dec. 31, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-assigned-to-special-purpose-marine-air-ground-task-force-crisis-response-central-command-spmaftf-cr-cc-192-prepare-to-deploy-from-kuwait-in-support-of-a-crisis-response-mission-dec-31-2019-the-spmagtf-cr-cc-is-designed-to-move-with-speed-and-precision-to-support-operations-throughout-the-middle-east-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-robert-g-gavaldon-image341575140.html NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 21, 2019) – Lt. Lisa Dean reviews Lt. Daniel Krumbein’s registration paperwork to participate in the Salute to Life Bone Marrow Registry while he completes a DNA swab. More than 50 Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Sailors and Marines participated in this bone marrow drive. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 21, 2019) – Lt. Lisa Dean reviews Lt. Daniel Krumbein’s registration paperwork to participate in the Salute to Life Bone Marrow Registry while he completes a DNA swab. More than 50 Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Sailors and Marines participated in this bone marrow drive.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/naval-support-activity-bahrain-feb-21-2019-lt-lisa-dean-reviews-lt-daniel-krumbeins-registration-paperwork-to-participate-in-the-salute-to-life-bone-marrow-registry-while-he-completes-a-dna-swab-more-than-50-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-sailors-and-marines-participated-in-this-bone-marrow-drive-image243510434.html U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) - Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class John English, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, with the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin during a brief ceremony to honor his achievement. Congratulations from all of us at TF 51/5! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released) U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 13, 2017) - Brig. Gen. Francis Donovan, commanding general of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class John English, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System 18, with the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist pin during a brief ceremony to honor his achievement. Congratulations from all of us at TF 51/5! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-dec-13-2017-brig-gen-francis-donovan-commanding-general-of-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-presents-hospital-corpsman-3rd-class-john-english-expeditionary-resuscitative-surgical-system-18-with-the-enlisted-aviation-warfare-specialist-pin-during-a-brief-ceremony-to-honor-his-achievement-congratulations-from-all-of-us-at-tf-515!-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-travis-jordanreleased-image183625809.html U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces prepare to fast rope out of an U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment UH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral training evolution. The Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and US Special Operations Forces are conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free fl U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces prepare to fast rope out of an U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment UH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral training evolution. The Tonnerre, with embarked Marines and Sailors from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and US Special Operations Forces are conducting maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure regional stability, freedom of navigation and the free flhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-feb-6-2018-us-naval-special-warfare-175439918.html U.S. Army Spc. Horacio Gonzalez, M249 light machine gun gunner from Animal Company, 3rd Battalion, 141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bayonet attached to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), cleans his weapon during Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 19, 2017. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 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. (U.S. Air Force ph U.S. Army Spc. Horacio Gonzalez, M249 light machine gun gunner from Animal Company, 3rd Battalion, 141 Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bayonet attached to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), cleans his weapon during Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 19, 2017. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 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. (U.S. Air Force phhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-army-spc-horacio-gonzalez-m249-light-machine-gun-gunner-from-animal-company-3rd-battalion-141-infantry-regiment-task-force-bayonet-attached-to-the-combined-joint-task-force-horn-of-africa-cjtf-hoa-cleans-his-weapon-during-alligator-dagger-in-djibouti-africa-dec-19-2017-alligator-dagger-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-is-a-dedicated-bilateral-combat-rehearsal-that-combines-us-and-french-forces-to-practice-rehearse-and-exercise-integrated-capabilities-available-to-us-central-command-both-afloat-and-ashore-us-air-force-ph-image344925771.html U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAFTF-CR-CC) 19.2, prepare to deploy from Kuwait in support of a crisis response mission, Dec. 31, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon) U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAFTF-CR-CC) 19.2, prepare to deploy from Kuwait in support of a crisis response mission, Dec. 31, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. 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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (March 21, 2019) Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines and Sailors participate in a three mile all-hands hike. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability 180402-N-TJ319-0195 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) An AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembarks the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 2, 2018, in preparation to begin Alligator Dagger. 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Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation during Alligator Dagger in Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2017. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. 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Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released) 171220-M-UX416-222 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 20, 2017) - French forces platoon commander Leclerc David participates in a simulated combat patrol during Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region. 180402-N-TJ319-0293 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1656 departs the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) with two M1A1 Abrams tanks onboard April 2, 2018, in preparation to begin Alligator Dagger. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/180402-n-tj319-0293-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-april-2-2018-landing-craft-unit-lcu-1656-departs-the-well-deck-of-the-harpers-ferry-class-dock-landing-ship-uss-oak-hill-lsd-51-with-two-m1a1-abrams-tanks-onboard-april-2-2018-in-preparation-to-begin-alligator-dagger-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-alligator-dagger-integrates-us-navy-and-marine-corps-assets-to-practice-and-rehearse-a-range-of-critical-combat-related-capabilities-available-to-us-central-command-both-afloat-and-ashore-to-promote-stability-and-security-in-the-region-image179123549.html U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offloads from a French landing craft during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Alligator Dagger on Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 20, 2017. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offloads from a French landing craft during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Alligator Dagger on Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 20, 2017. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore 180402-N-TJ319-0134 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 2, 2018) U.S. Marines and Sailors, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage AAV P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles in the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 2, 2018, in preparation to begin Alligator Dagger. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Alligator Dagger integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore to promote stability and security in the region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/180402-n-tj319-0309-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-april-2-2018-landing-craft-unit-lcu-1656-departs-the-well-deck-of-the-harpers-ferry-class-dock-landing-ship-uss-oak-hill-lsd-51-with-two-m1a1-abrams-tanks-onboard-april-2-2018-in-preparation-to-begin-alligator-dagger-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-marine-expeditionary-brigade-alligator-dagger-integrates-us-navy-and-marine-corps-assets-to-practice-and-rehearse-a-range-of-critical-combat-related-capabilities-available-to-us-central-command-both-afloat-and-ashore-to-promote-stability-and-security-in-the-region-image179123546.html 170916-N-ZS023-041 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), seen in reflection, steams in formation while participating in a photo exercise during Alligator Dagger 2017 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations Sept. 16, 2017. 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 ex 170916-N-ZS023-041 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), seen in reflection, steams in formation while participating in a photo exercise during Alligator Dagger 2017 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations Sept. 16, 2017. 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 exhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/170916-n-zs023-041-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-sept-16-2017-the-amphibious-dock-landing-ship-uss-pearl-harbor-lsd-52-seen-in-reflection-steams-in-formation-while-participating-in-a-photo-exercise-during-alligator-dagger-2017-in-the-us-5th-fleet-area-of-operations-sept-16-2017-alligator-dagger-is-a-dedicated-unilateral-combat-rehearsal-led-by-naval-amphibious-force-task-force-515th-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-ex-image344929501.html NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (March 21, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. 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Livan Sandoval, a fixed wing aircraft crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, inspects the starboard wing while Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, load high mobility artillery rocket M142 system onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft in Kuwait, May 25, 2019. A Marine Air-Ground Task Force is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mack U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Livan Sandoval, a fixed wing aircraft crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, inspects the starboard wing while Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, load high mobility artillery rocket M142 system onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft in Kuwait, May 25, 2019. 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Additional requirements include serving in a Marine Corps command, completing a written test, passing the Marine physical fitness test and an oral board conducted by FMF qualified officers. TF 51/5 has graduated 20 naval officers from this program since its inception in 2018. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (March 6, 2019) Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines and Sailors participate in a six-mile hike as part of the Fleet Marine Force Warfare officer training program. Additional requirements include serving in a Marine Corps command, completing a written test, passing the Marine physical fitness test and an oral board conducted by FMF qualified officers. 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The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to mobilize a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Robert Kuehn) A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command 20.2, fires his M4 Carbine during a combat marksmanship range in Jordan, Aug. 29, 2020. The CMP range stressed the fundamentals of combat marksmanship and weapons handling. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to mobilize a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. 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Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating DJIBOUTI (Sept. 10, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a group photo with Djiboutian children after a soccer game during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. 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Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio/Released) 171220-M-UX416-070 ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Dec. 20, 2017) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security during a simulated amphibious raid in support of Alligator Dagger. Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is a dedicated, bilateral combat rehearsal that combines U.S. and French forces to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities available to the U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. 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The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)  A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight checks before an aerial surveillance mission in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command operations in Kuwait, April 16, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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