Bold Alligator 16: Allied Strong Italy

Italian Marine Lt. Paride Epifani is one of many allied and partner-nation service members integrated into the staff of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 during Bold Alligator 16. Epifani is serving as a 2nd MEB targeting officer during the exercise, which is taking place along the eastern seaboard Aug 15-26, 2016. Both staffs will plan and execute a MEB-sized amphibious assault from a sea base in a medium land and maritime threat environment and anti-access/area denial environment to improve naval amphibious core competencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joey Mendez)