Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hernandez troubleshoot a recycling trash compactor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hernandez troubleshoot a recycling trash compactor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the start of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 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 seabasing. #BA12 (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danian Douglas) File# 120130-N-XP477-158