Keywords: US Navy 120207-N-VG904-035 Marines from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 hoist an engine out of an AV-8B Harrier for maintenance in the hangar bay.jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Feb 7 2012 Marines from Marine Attack Squadron VMA 542 hoist an engine out of an AV-8B Harrier for maintenance in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge LHD 3 during Bold Alligator 2012 Bold Alligator is the largest 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 BA12 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tom Gagnier/Released 2012-02-07 120207-N-VG904-035 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 115189 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tom Gagnier PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Bold Alligator 2012 Rolls-Royce Pegasus Marine Attack Squadron 542 |