Keywords: US Navy 120206-M-HJ844-184 A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) delivers an M1A1 Abrams tank ashore during exercise Bold Alligator 2012.jpg en CAMP LEJEUNE N C Feb 6 2012 A landing craft air cushion LCAC delivers an M1A1 Abrams tank ashore during exercise Bold Alligator 2012 Bold Alligator is the largest naval 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 This exercise takes 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 Daniel V Gonzales/Released 2012-02-06 120206-M-HJ844-184 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 115395 U S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Daniel V Gonzales PD-USGov-Military-Navy Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Landing Craft Air Cushion Bold Alligator 2012 M1A1 Abrams in United States Marine Corps service |