Keywords: US Navy 120130-N-ZZ999-161 Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepare to move a HSC-22 Sea Knight helicop.jpg en ATLANTIC OCEAN Jan 30 2012 Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima LHD 7 prepare to move a HSC-22 Sea Stallion helicopter inside the hangar bay The Jima Amphibious Ready Group is underway participating in Bold Alligator 2012 and conducting a final certification exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment 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 Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonathan L Correa/Released 2012-01-30 120130-N-ZZ999-161 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 114611 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonathan L Correa PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 Bold Alligator 2012 Sikorsky CH-53A/D Sea Stallion U S Marine Corps Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 United States Navy |