120201-N-VL218-006 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 1, 2012) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) 53 approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) off the coast of North Carolina during the coalition exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012 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 sea basing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12,
120201-N-VL218-006 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 1, 2012) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) 53 approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) off the coast of North Carolina during the coalition exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012 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 sea basing. This 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/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - A Landing Craft approaches the well deck of USS San Antonio. (2)
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