120207-N-NL541-287 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st and 3rd Platoon, are prepared to disembark from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway participating in Exercise 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 se


120207-N-NL541-287 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st and 3rd Platoon, are prepared to disembark from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway participating in Exercise 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. This exercise takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - AAVs prepare to depart the well deck of USS Wasp. (1)


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