A Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter practices lifting off and landing from the USS Kearsarge, Jan. 30. The Kearsarge keeps a compliment of Seahawks on board for search and rescue operations. The SAR team is scheduled to conduct drills to maintain proficiency in saving lives and be on stand-by as needed to support to Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. The two-week 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. Seahawks arrive aboard USS Kearsarge 120130-M-AF823-150

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