MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2017) Norwegian Marines board the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) as part of 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 Seaman Kohen S. Gillis/Released)