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    Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 [Image 18 of 28]

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    A military personnel in US Navy digital camouflage (NWU Type I/AOR2) stands on the deck of a patrol boat operating on open water, manning or inspecting a mounted weapon system. The soldier is fully equipped with personal protective gear including a ballistic helmet, tactical vest, slung rifle, and sunglasses. The image is taken in bright daylight with strong sun glare over the ocean horizon.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.31.2012

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Brunson 

    U.S. Navy           

    Electronics Technician 3rd Class Richard Zapada assigned aboard Riverine Command Boat 802 attached to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 mans an M240 machine gun while conducting a route reconnaissance mission off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. Bold Alligator represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations and focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 - Feb. 12 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

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    Date Taken: 01.31.2012
    Date Posted: 02.01.2012 11:28
    Photo ID: 517123
    VIRIN: 120131-N-PC102-236
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 11.07 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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