Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mexican Naval Infantry Force and French Foreign Legion prepare to depart amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) via helicopter 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)