Staff Sgt. Jason M. Gray, an air frames staff non-commissioned officer in charge, throws a football with fellow Marines under the glow of green lighting in the USS Wasp's hanger bay, Feb. 3. Gray is helping to maintain aircraft in support of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. The exercise 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. This exercise will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 12,


Staff Sgt. Jason M. Gray, an air frames staff non-commissioned officer in charge, throws a football with fellow Marines under the glow of green lighting in the USS Wasp's hanger bay, Feb. 3. Gray is helping to maintain aircraft in support of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. The exercise 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. This exercise will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. Football aboard the USS Wasp DVIDS519756


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