171023-N-ME396-081 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 23, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 takes off from the flight deck of USS George Bush (CVN 77) 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. Lo

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171023-N-ME396-081 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 23, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 takes off from the flight deck of USS George Bush (CVN 77) 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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