An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Exercise Bold Alligator. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in ten 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. (


An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during Exercise Bold Alligator. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in ten 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darien G. Kenney) Bold Alligator 2012 120131-N-NU634-015


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