AV-8B Harrier takes off from USS Kearsarge [Image 18 of 28]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

02.04.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Corbin Shea 

U.S. Navy           

An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 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. 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 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea)

• Date Taken: 02.04.2012
• Date Posted: 02.08.2012 06:31
• Photo ID: 521013
• VIRIN: 120204-N-SB587-629
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 4.85 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN