An MH-60 "Seahawk" helicopter assigned to HSC 28 "Dragon Whales" lifts a pallet of supplies from fast attack support ship USNS John Lenthal (T-AO 189) to deliver to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment at sea during the multi-national exercise 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. #BA14 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/ Released)