MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 prepare to take off while CH-53E Super Stallions from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 464 line up along the flight deck of the USS Wasp during Exercise Bold Alligator, Feb. 1. This exercise, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, 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 will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virgi
MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 prepare to take off while CH-53E Super Stallions from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 464 line up along the flight deck of the USS Wasp during Exercise Bold Alligator, Feb. 1. This exercise, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, 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 will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. Mechanics keep Ospreys in the Air DVIDS521197
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