171024-N-ME396-126 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 24, 2017) Seaman Caleb Bacon performs maintenance on a life preserver during 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 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/Released)

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