171022-N-SF508-026 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2017)

171022-N-SF508-026 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2017) Sailors from the U.S. Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and German Navy analyze unmanned underwater vehicle side-scan sonar readings during an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. BA17 will take place Oct. 18 - 30, 2017, ashore along the eastern seaboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)