 Welcome to All Hands Update, here's what's happening around your Navy. Exercise Bold Alligator 2016 kicked off in Norfolk, Virginia. BA-16 is a synthetic scenario-based exercise designed to train Expeditionary Strike Group II and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to improve naval amphibious corps competencies. Pacific Partnership 2016 concluded its mission stop in Palau. The Pacific Partnership team completed two weeks of medical and engineering engagements and subject matter exchanges during their visit. Pacific Partnership personnel aboard USS Mercy are now sailing to Indonesia for the final mission stop of 2016. Navy Week is heading to the capital of Idaho. Boise Navy Week is scheduled to take place August 22nd through 28th, coinciding with the Western Idaho Fair. For more information and a full schedule, visit the Navy Outreach website. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at navy.mil.