Bold Alligator 2012 [Image 16 of 30]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

02.02.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Corbin Shea 

U.S. Navy           

U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines practice hand-to-hand combat with each other aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, 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. The exercise takes place Jan. 30 - Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea)

• Date Taken: 02.02.2012
• Date Posted: 02.03.2012 00:34
• Photo ID: 518150
• VIRIN: 120202-N-SB587-172
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 2.78 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN