Keywords: US Navy 120203-N-UM734-314 An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Feb 3 2012 An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron VMA 542 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge LHD 3 during 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 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 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released 2012-02-03 120203-N-UM734-314 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 115304 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Marine Attack Squadron 542 |