171020-N-SF508-517 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2017) Engineman 1st Class Dustin Collins, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon, examines a combat rubber reconnaissance craft outboard motor prior to an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)?