Keywords: US Navy 120201-M-DK975-034 U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles conduct amphibious operations.jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Feb 1 2012 U S Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion Regimental Landing Team 2 conduct amphibious operations near the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge LHD 3 during Bold Alligator 2012 Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces while showcasing the advantages of seabasing The exercise will take place Jan 30 through Feb 12 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina BA12 U S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Robert Walters/Released 2012-02-01 120201-M-DK975-034 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 114790 U S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Robert Walters PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Bold Alligator 2012 |