171028-N-ME396-283 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2017) Capt. Will Pennington, commanding officer of USS George Bush (CVN 77), watches as the ship returns to homeport after completing 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 - 28, 2017, ashore along the eastern seaboard. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/R

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171028-N-ME396-283 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2017) Capt. Will Pennington, commanding officer of USS George Bush (CVN 77), watches as the ship returns to homeport after completing 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 - 28, 2017, ashore along the eastern seaboard. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz/Released)

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