Sailor directs MH-53E Sea Dragon for landing [Image 14 of 28]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

02.03.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Chase 

U.S. Navy           

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Andre A. Nation directs an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 as it prepares to land onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during Exercise 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. (U.S Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase)

• Date Taken: 02.03.2012
• Date Posted: 02.08.2012 06:31
• Photo ID: 521009
• VIRIN: 120203-N-YF306-135
• Resolution: 4048x2576
• Size: 3.02 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN