160817-N-YC845-003 NORFOLK, Va. (AUG. 17, 2016) -- Commanding Officer, USS Bataan (LHD 5) Capt. Eric N. Pfister, right, greets Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2016, a multinational amphibious exercise practicing joint force entry operations in a contested environment as part of the larger series of exercises designed to increase amphibious capabilities among participating nations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Mat

---

160817-N-YC845-003 NORFOLK, Va. (AUG. 17, 2016) -- Commanding Officer, USS Bataan (LHD 5) Capt. Eric N. Pfister, right, greets Commander, Marine Corps Forces Command Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2016, a multinational amphibious exercise practicing joint force entry operations in a contested environment as part of the larger series of exercises designed to increase amphibious capabilities among participating nations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

---

Size: 2100px × 1400px
Photo credit: © AB Forces News Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: #ba16, #gatornavy, #partnershipmatters, #usnavy, .., bataan, bulk, dvids, import, marforcom, marines, navy, nmcs, usmc