A Sailor works with Marines assigned to the Bridge Company of the 8th Engineer Support Battalion to secure an improved ribbon bridge during exercise Bold Alligator 2012.

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC (Feb. 07, 2012) Builder 3rd Class Ryan Moore, from Dixie, Texas, a U.S. Navy Seabee assigned to the Bridge Detachment of Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, works with Marines assigned to the Bridge Company of the 8th Engineer Support Battalion to secure an improved ribbon bridge during exercise 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Scott B. Boyle) File# 120207-N-IA881-085