A AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the multi-national exercise Bold Alligator 2014 (BA14). Bold Alligator is intended to improve Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies along with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (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 sea board. #BA14 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/ Released)