Landing catamaran pulls into USS Wasp well deck [Image 3 of 29]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

02.07.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard 

U.S. Navy           

A French landing catamaran pulls into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp while its home ship, the French amphibious assault ship FS Mistral, transits in the background during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator, 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. This exercise takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

• Date Taken: 02.07.2012
• Date Posted: 02.13.2012 23:38
• Photo ID: 524006
• VIRIN: 120207-N-CW137-252
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 1.09 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN