171025-M-LF768-1147 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside coalition forces, perform offloading procedures using Land Craft Air Cushioned transportation vehicles at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale exercise focused on a regimental amphibious assault that allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to train with partner nations to refine and strengthen core amphibious competencies critical to maritime power projection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lutz/Released)