A CH-53 Super Stallion lands during a helocast exercise
A CH-53 Super Stallion lands during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise designed to execute complex ... More
Marines guide a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank to a staging
Marines guide a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank to a staging area during a beach on-load training operation as part of Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary F... More
British forces prepare to board a CH-53 Super Stallion
British forces prepare to board a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of inserting troops... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Command tours the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxilary ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles Oberkrum, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles Oberkrum, left, and Cpl. Bradley Ellis with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside coalition forces, prepare to perform offloading procedures using Land Craft Air Cushion... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard landing craft air-cushion vehicles transport partner nation tactical vehicles from ship to shore during an amphibious landing as part ... More
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group sign in during the unit’s spouse orientation event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed spouses of the Marines and Sailors with... More
Marines zero the 25mm gun from a light armored vehicle
Marines zero the 25mm gun from a light armored vehicle during simulated clearing operations as Coalition forces prepare to consolidate following an amphibious assault during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Marine... More
Brazilian Marines, Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S.
Brazilian Marines, Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines wait for a CH-53 Super Stallion to transport them to a landing zone leading into an attack as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C.... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion takes off during a helocast
A CH-53 Super Stallion takes off during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise designed to execute comp... More
A M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is staged on a landing
A M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is staged on a landing craft air cushion during a beach on-load training operation as part of Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Marines from II Marine Expedi... More
Marines prepare their gear for a helocasting operation
Marines prepare their gear for a helocasting operation at Camp Lejeune, NC. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of inserting troops into a designated area of operation. Bold Alligator, now in its s... More
An MV-22 Osprey brings distinguished visitors on a
An MV-22 Osprey brings distinguished visitors on a tour of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard landing craft air-cushion vehicles transport partner nation tactical vehicles from ship to shore during an amphibious landing as part ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
Following an amphibious assault, light armored vehicles
Following an amphibious assault, light armored vehicles clear and screen an objective before a maneuver force notionally consolidates there at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 26, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is... More
Brig. Gen. David W. Maxwell speaks to the families
Brig. Gen. David W. Maxwell speaks to the families of service members with 2nd Marine Logistics Group during the unit’s spouse orientation event at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed spouses ... More
Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines watch as a
Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines watch as a CH-53 Super Stallion transports elements of the coalition force as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, NC. Oct. 28, 2017. BA 17, now in its se... More
U.S. and Royal Marines load a Zodiac combat rubber
U.S. and Royal Marines load a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft into a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale... More
A landing craft air cushion launches off a beach during
A landing craft air cushion launches off a beach during a beach on-load training operation as part of Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force units are... More
British Marines turn to avoid rotor wash as a CH-53
British Marines turn to avoid rotor wash as a CH-53 Super Stallion lands during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, NC. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of... More
Distinguished Visitors tour the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Distinguished Visitors tour the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxilary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator is a large scal... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard landing craft air-cushion vehicles transport partner nation tactical vehicles from ship to shore during an amphibious landing exercise... More
Royal Navy commandos demonstrate to the spouses of
Royal Navy commandos demonstrate to the spouses of the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Marine Logistics Group their medical capabilities and ability to work with the U.S. Navy during the 2nd MLG spouse orientation a... More
Brazilian and U.S. Marines pose for a photo as they
Brazilian and U.S. Marines pose for a photo as they await troops transport in a CH-53 Super Stallion as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 28, 2017. BA 17, now in its seventh iteratio... More
U.S. and Royal Marines observe landing craft air cushions
U.S. and Royal Marines observe landing craft air cushions off-loads from the side window of a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligat... More
An amphibious assault vehicle launches into the water
An amphibious assault vehicle launches into the water to perform a shore to ship on-load during a beach on-load training operation as part of Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Marines from... More
British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft
British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne met... More
An MV-22 Osprey brings distinguished visitors touring
An MV-22 Osprey brings distinguished visitors touring the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bol... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard landing craft air-cushion vehicles transport partner nation tactical vehicles from ship to shore during an amphibious landing as part ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion demonstrate
Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion demonstrate the capabilities of a Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group spouse orientation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The eve... More
Brazilian Marines, Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S.
Brazilian Marines, Norwegian Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines board a CH-53 Super Stallion for transport before a simulated attack on an urban training environment as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Le... More
A team of Mexican Marines bring a Zodiac combat rubber
A team of Mexican Marines bring a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft to shore during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational... More
Amphibious assault vehicles perform a shore to ship
Amphibious assault vehicles perform a shore to ship on-load during a beach on-load training operation as part of Bold Alligator 17 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Forc... More
British Marines load a combat rubber raiding craft
British Marines load a combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne meth... More
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing craft air-cushioned vehicle during a ship to shore amphibious landing as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Command tours the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxilary ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group look at an Explosive Ordnance Disposal suit during the unit’s spouse orientation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed spouses o... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion hovers over the water during
A CH-53 Super Stallion hovers over the water during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise designed to ... More
U.S. and British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding
U.S. and British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an air... More
A Royal Commando Marine during a tour of the 2nd Marine
A Royal Commando Marine during a tour of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base in exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator is a ... More
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing craft air-cushioned vehicle during a ship to shore amphibious landing as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group describes
A Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group describes the capabilities of a 3D printer during the 2nd MLG spouse orientation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed spouses of the Marines and Sailo... More
U.S. Marines jump from a CH-53 Super Stallion during
U.S. Marines jump from a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise designed to... More
British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft
British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne met... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing craft air-cushioned vehicle during a ship to shore amphibious landing as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2... More
Distinguished Visitors tour the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Distinguished Visitors tour the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's forward operating base during exercise Bold Alligator on Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator is a large sca... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group demonstrate
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group demonstrate their water purification capabilities during the 2nd MLG spouse orientation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed spouses of the Marines and... More
U.S., Royal, and Mexican Marines bring a Zodiac combat
U.S., Royal, and Mexican Marines bring a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft to shore during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multin... More
U.S. and British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding
U.S. and British Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an air... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing
Coalition forces drive tactical vehicles off a landing craft air-cushioned vehicle during a ship to shore amphibious landing as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2... More
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics
Spouses of Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group watch as a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion displays a beach landing during the 2nd MLG spouse orientation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017.... More
U.S. Marines carry a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft
U.S. Marines carry a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft to a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinati... More
U.S. Marines speak during a helocasting exercise as
U.S. Marines speak during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of inserting troops into a designated area of operation... More
Coalition forces conduct a tactical movement during
Coalition forces conduct a tactical movement during a ship to shore amphibious landing as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large scal... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Warner
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Warner with 2nd Marine Expedtionary Force, alongside coalition forces, perform offloading procedures using Land Craft Air Cushioned transportation vehicles at Onslow ... More
U.S. Marines prepare to load a Zodiac combat rubber
U.S. Marines prepare to load a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft onto a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scal... More
U.S. and British Marines sit in a CH-53 Super Stallion
U.S. and British Marines sit in a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of inserting troops... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Expeditionary
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, NC... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
U.S. Marines lift a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft
U.S. Marines lift a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft into the back of a CH-53 Super Stallion during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-sca... More
U.S. Marines jump into water during a helocasting exercise
U.S. Marines jump into water during a helocasting exercise as part of Exercise Bold Alligator at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 23, 2017. Helocasting is an airborne method of inserting troops into a designated area of... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Royal Marines carry a Zodiac combat rubber raiding
Royal Marines carry a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft after a recent jump during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational ... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion prepares to land during a helocast
A CH-53 Super Stallion prepares to land during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphibious exercise designed to execu... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Two CH-53s Super Stallion prepare to drop U.S., Royal,
Two CH-53s Super Stallion prepare to drop U.S., Royal, and Mexican Marines at insertion points during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-sca... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Marines bring a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft
Marines bring a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft to shore after a jump during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amph... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Marines wait to move a Zodiac combat rubber raiding
Marines wait to move a Zodiac combat rubber raiding craft off the beach during a helocast exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale, multinational amphi... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Royal Marines prepare their gear for a ground insertion
Royal Marines prepare their gear for a ground insertion operation during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amph... More
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and coalition forces aboard AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles conduct an amphibious landing during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N... More
Royal Marines dock a Zodiac Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Royal Marines dock a Zodiac Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during Bold Alligator 17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a training exercise focused on a regimental amphibious ass... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Boston J. Berg, combat videographer,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Boston J. Berg, combat videographer, 2nd Marine Division Communication Strategy and Operations Unit documents an amphibious movement during Exercise Bold Alligator 17 at Onslow Beach, Cam... More