120201DK975-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 is on the flight deck of 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 Virg

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120201DK975-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 is on the flight deck of 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 ( Marine Corps

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