181004-N-GX781-0066 ATLANTIC OCEAN. (Oct. 4, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) launches a rigid-hull inflatable boat to conduct small boat exercises in preparation for Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture 18 is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colbey Livingston/Released)