171021-N-NG136-051 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2017) French frigate Forbin (D620) sails alongside the aircraft carrier 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 Seaman Zachary P. Wickline/Released)

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