Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Estevez Quinones, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, briefs Alpha Company prior to a reconnaissance training exercise during Bold Alligator 2014 (BA14). Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. BA14 will take place Oct. 29 - Nov. 10, 2014, afloat and ashore along the Eastern Seaboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart/Released)