Keywords: US Navy 120207-N-NL541-312 Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st and 3rd Platoon, pre.jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Feb 7 2012 Amphibious assault vehicles AAVs assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion Delta Company 1st and 3rd Platoon prepare to disembark the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp LHD 1 as Wasp is underway to participate in Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 Bold Alligator the largest naval amphibious exercise in ten 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 will take place Jan 30 through Feb 12 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina BA12 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released 2012-02-07 120207-N-NL541-312 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 115558 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Wasp LHD-1 well deck Amphibious Assault Vehicle Bold Alligator 2012 |