An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 makes a historic first landing aboard the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). The Osprey landed aboard Robert E. Peary while conducting an experimental resupply of Marines during exercise 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 takes place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.
Date Taken: | 02.09.2012 |
Date Posted: | 02.17.2012 00:31 |
Photo ID: | 526817 |
VIRIN: | 120209-N-RE822-273 |
Resolution: | 3072x2048 |
Size: | 1.93 MB |
Location: | USS ROBERT E. PEARY, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 28 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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