171027-N-FE442-212 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, flies alongside the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during exercise Bold Alligator 2017. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage/Released)