FS Mistral (L9013)

The French navy amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) gets underway in support of 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. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)

USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

FS Mistral (L9013)

French navy amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) prepares to get underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)