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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, flies alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, flies alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator More

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One uses the cranes aboard USNS Dahl to lower an Improved Navy Lighterage System to the water as part of operations during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 07, 2017) Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One uses the cranes aboard USNS Dahl to lower an Improved Navy Lighterage System warping tug from the ship's deck to the water as part of Lift On/Lift More

Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two use an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) to hip tow another INLS module from the USNS Dahl to aRepair Facility during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 07, 2017) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two use an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) power module to hip tow another INLS power module from the USNS Dahl to the L More

An Amphibious Construction Battalion Two operated Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) moves into position to the Lighterage Repair Facility during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 08, 2017) An Amphibious Construction Battalion Two operated Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) power module moves into position to hip tow an INLS intermediate module to the Lighterage Re More

Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two use an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two use an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) power module to hip tow a flexed INLS power and intermediate module during Ma More

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One uses a shipboard crane to lift an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One uses a shipboard crane to lift an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) power module during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17). More

An USMC Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH) offloads CONEX boxes from an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) causeway ferry during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPFEX17).

MAYPORT Fla. (Aug. 10, 2017) An USMC Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH) offloads CONEX boxes from an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) causeway ferry during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 2017 (MPF More

An E2-C Hawkeye attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2017) An E2-C Hawkeye attached to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise More

Information Systems Technician Seaman Logan Calhoun and Quartermaster 3rd Class Zachory Syracuse stand lookout watch on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2017) Information Systems Technician Seaman Logan Calhoun and Quartermaster 3rd Class Zachory Syracuse stand lookout watch on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arling More

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) departs Naval Station Norfolk to participate in Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) departs Naval Station Norfolk to participate in Bold Alligator 2017. Improving Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core comp More

U.S. Marines embark aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

MOREHEAD, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2017) U.S. Marines embark aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). BA17 improves Navy-Marine Corps amphibious cor More

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) boards on a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) into its well deck.

NORFOLK (Oct. 19, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) boards on a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) into its well deck. Gunston Hall is underway in support of exercise Bold Alligato More

Norwegian Marines board the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2017) Norwegian Marines board the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competenc More

Engineman 1st Class Dustin Collins, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon, examines a combat rubber reconnaissance craft outboard motor prior to an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2017) Engineman 1st Class Dustin Collins, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon, examines a combat rubber reconnaissance craft outboard motor More

Ship's Serviceman Seaman David Hicks sings while Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Randale Nevels plays the piano aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2017) Ship's Serviceman Seaman David Hicks sings while Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Randale Nevels plays the piano aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush ( More

Father Jean-Michel Rous, a French Navy Chaplain, celebrates a Roman Catholic Mass for Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2017) Father Jean-Michel Rous, a French Navy Chaplain, celebrates a Roman Catholic Mass for Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alliga More

Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon transit near the dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2017) Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon transit near the dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during an expeditionary mine More

Airman Jadaire Ball performs maintenance on the head rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2017) Airman Jadaire Ball performs maintenance on the head rotor of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 on the flight deck aboard the aircra More

Aircraft are secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2017) Aircraft are secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious c More

Sailors celebrate Roman Catholic Mass aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

NORFOLK (Oct. 21, 2017) Sailors celebrate Roman Catholic Mass aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core c More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 is secured to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold All More

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 54, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, cuts through the water to pick up cargo.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2017) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 54, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, cuts through the water to pick up cargo. LCAC-54 is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship More

Sailors from the Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Canadian Navy observe Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon deploy a Mark 18 Mod 2 unmanned underwater vehicle during an expeditionary mine

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2017) Sailors from the Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Canadian Navy observe Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon deploy a Mark 18 M More

Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 54, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, arrives on the beach to pick up cargo. LCAC 54 is deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2017) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 54, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, arrives on the beach to pick up cargo. LCAC 54 is deployed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS G More

Sailors, Marines and British soldiers offload equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during a beach onload operation in support of Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2017) Sailors, Marines and British soldiers offload equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during a beach onload operation in support of Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). Impr More

A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) leaves the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43)

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 22, 2017) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) leaves the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). The ship is underway in support of exercise Bold More

Builder Constructionman Zachary Ampalayo, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, uses a jigsaw during a gazebo improvement project at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic.

ATLANTIC, N.C. (Oct. 23, 2017) Builder Constructionman Zachary Ampalayo, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, uses a jigsaw during a gazebo improvement project at Marine Corps Out More

Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Second Class Scott Fornoff prepares for a fast rope exercise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2017) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Second Class Scott Fornoff prepares for a fast rope exercise on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercis More

Builder Constructionman Jacob Minor, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, measures lumber for a gazebo improvement project at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic.

ATLANTIC, N.C. (Oct. 23, 2017) Builder Constructionman Jacob Minor, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, measures lumber for a gazebo improvement project at Marine Corps Outlying More

Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Richard Stairs conducts preventive maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Richard Stairs conducts preventive maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the aircraft carr More

Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Richard Stairs conducts preventive maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Richard Stairs conducts preventive maintenance on a MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 aboard the aircraft carr More

Sailors practice hand-to-hand combat in the hangar bay of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 24, 2017) Sailors practice hand-to-hand combat in the hangar bay of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core compe More

French sailors stand watch aboard the French navy frigate Forbin (D620) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2017) French sailors stand watch aboard the French navy frigate Forbin (D620) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along More

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Samantha Jelonnek prepares to take off in an MH-60R Sea Hawk

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Samantha Jelonnek prepares to take off in an MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 embarked aboard the a More

Sailors and Marines offload equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during a beach on-load operation in support of Bold Alligator 2017.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2017) Sailors and Marines offload equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during a beach on-load operation in support of Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). Improving Navy-Marine More

A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 creates a road during a site improvement project during unit level training at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic.

ATLANTIC, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2017) A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 creates a road during a site improvement project during unit level training at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOL More

Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces perform offloading procedures using landing craft air cushion vehicles at Onslow Beach at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2017) Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces perform offloading procedures using landing craft air cushion vehicles at Onslow Beach at C More

French sailors watch the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it transits alongside the French navy frigate Forbin (D620) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2017) French sailors watch the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it transits alongside the French navy frigate Forbin (D620) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). More

An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2017) An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as part of a flight demonstration More

A landing craft, air cushion approaches Camp Lejeune, N.C. during Bold Alligator 2017, Oct. 27, 2017.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion approaches Camp Lejeune, N.C. during Bold Alligator 2017, Oct. 27, 2017. Bold Alligator is a large-scale, multinational naval amphibious exercise More

A landing craft, air cushion approaches Camp Lejeune, N.C. during Bold Alligator 2017, Oct. 27, 2017.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion approaches Camp Lejeune, N.C. during Bold Alligator 2017, Oct. 27, 2017. Bold Alligator is a large-scale, multinational naval amphibious exercise More

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jose Colonrivera rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jose Colonrivera rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 alongside the aircraft carrier U More

An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepare for flight operations during exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 prepare for flight operations du More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Crum demonstrates ground work during force protection training aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Crum demonstrates ground work during force protection training aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during More

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 spread concrete during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic during Bold Alligator 2017.

ATLANTIC, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 spread concrete during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic du More

assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 fill a crater using a 'Super Sack' during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17).

ATLANTIC, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 fill a crater using a 'Super Sack' during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field More