120207-N-NL541-536 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st and 3rd Platoons, maneuver into formation after disembarking from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) into the Atlantic Ocean during a beach assault exercise as Wasp is underway to participate in exercise Bold Alligator. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight


120207-N-NL541-536 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st and 3rd Platoons, maneuver into formation after disembarking from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) into the Atlantic Ocean during a beach assault exercise as Wasp is underway to participate in exercise Bold Alligator. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, 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 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - AAVs depart USS Wasp.


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