171018-N-GG458-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 18, 2017) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) departs Naval Station Norfolk to participate in Bold Alligator 2017 (BA17). Improving Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stevie Tate/Released)