Sailors and Marines secure an AH-1W Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio during 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. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virgini


Sailors and Marines secure an AH-1W Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio during 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. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. ( Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan) USS San Antonio's flight deck during Bold Alligator 2012 120203-N-Vl218-007


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