120202-N-UM734-897 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2012) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMA) 231 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest 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 Carolin
120202-N-UM734-897 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2012) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMA) 231 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest 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. #BA12 ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released) US Navy 120202-N-UM734-897 An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMA) 231 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
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