171020-N-SF508-110 CAMP LEJEUNE, (Oct. 20, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Drew Benson, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, unmanned systems platoon, acts as a ground guide while moving an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat into the water prior to 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
171020-N-SF508-110 CAMP LEJEUNE, (Oct. 20, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Drew Benson, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, unmanned systems platoon, acts as a ground guide while moving an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat into the water prior to 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)
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