120125-N-CG436-056 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 25, 2012) Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) 53 speeds from the French projection and command ship FS Mistral (L9013) to the shoreline during an well deck certification. Mistral will participate in Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael M. Scichilone/Released) Mistral-LCAC

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