ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft lands
aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise
Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012 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 sea basing. This exercise will take place
Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia
and North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert
Walters/Released)