U.S. Marines, Sailors and distinguished guests with

U.S. Marines, Sailors and distinguished guests with partner nations attend and observe exercises during a Bold Alligator observance, Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Swansboro, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith L. Harter)