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Archive: September, 2017

15th MEU, America ARG complete combat rehearsal Alligator Dagger September 21, 2017 — DJIBOUTI (Sept. 21, 2017) – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) concluded Exercise Alligator Dagger, the largest regional amphibious combat rehearsal, Sept. 20. MORE

15th MEU’s BLT conducts combat rehearsals during Alligator Dagger September 16, 2017 — U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS - The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team started their portion of Alligator Dagger 17, a two-week combat rehearsal in Djibouti, to increase proficiency and readiness in the 5th Fleet area of operation, by reintroducing basic marksmanship skills and weapons familiarization. MORE

15th MEU, America ARG leadership meet with Djiboutian Chief of Defense September 13, 2017 — U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 13, 2017) – 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group leadership hosted the Republic of Djibouti Chief of Defense Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, Brig. Gen. Ali Mohamed Taher, Deputy Chief of Defense, and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Phil Purcell, for an official visit aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Sept. 13, to discuss the growing U.S.-Djibouti military relationship, review crisis response demonstrations during Alligator Dagger and provide updates regarding joint regional security contributions. MORE

America ARG and 15th MEU Remember 9/11 September 11, 2017 — GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2017) – It was a day that changed the course of history for millions of people around the world and impacted all walks of life – a day that still weighs heavily on the hearts of so many, including those serving in uniform. MORE

Alligator Dagger tests warfighting capabilities September 6, 2017 — In the early morning hours, two miles off the coast of Djibouti, sits an Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) preparing to come ashore in what will prove to be a visually breathtaking experience. MORE