171021-N-SF508-336 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2017) Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 unmanned systems platoon transit near the dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during an expeditionary mine countermeasures evolution as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2017 (#BA17). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, 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)