UH-1Y Huey

Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Apprentice Robwil Valderreylabrador secures a UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17) during 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. The 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 1st Class Edwin F. Bryan/Released)

AH-64 Apache

Tanner Kent guides a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during deck landing qualifications. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

AH-64 Apache

U.S. Army

Helicopter approaches the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during deck landing qualifications. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)

UH-60 Blackhawk

An Israeli Blackhawk UH-60 copter flies in an unfamiliar environment in Western Greece, during a joint exercise with the Hellenic Air Force. (Photo: Israeli Air Force)

AH-64 Apache Longbow

An Apache Longbow of the IAF 'Hornet' squadron observes the Greek horizons during a joint exercise with the Hellenic Air Force. (Photo by: Israeli Air Force/Major Ben)