Keywords: US Navy 120207-N-AP176-083 A projectile exits the barrel of the MK-45 5-inch-54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arle.jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Feb 7 2012 A projectile exits the barrel of the MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze DDG 94 during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 Bold Alligator 2012 the largest 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 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 3rd Class Jeff Atherton/Released 2012-02-07 120207-N-AP176-083 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 115369 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Atherton PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Nitze DDG-94 5 /54 caliber Mark 45 gun firing Bold Alligator 2012 |