ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct 29, 2014) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold alligator is intended to improve Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. The exercise takes place Oct. 29 - Nov. 10, 2014, afloat and ashore along the Eastern Seaboard. #BA14 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin Shea)