Gunner's mate 2nd Class Dayron Mas (left), Gunner's Mate 1st Class John Mirro (center) and Lt. j.g. Thomas Wileman, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, Delta Team, 2nd Platoon, open a conex box during visit, board, search and seizure training (VBSS) onboard USNS Hunter (8202), pier side in Morehead City. VBSS training is one of the on going evolutions in support of Bold Alligator 2014. Bold Alligator is intended to improve Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (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. #BoldAlligator14 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Clifford/Released)