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Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit board the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) at Pier 10, May 22, 2011. The Marines and sailors on the ship are preparing to travel to participate in New York City's Fleet Week. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.
110522-M-0000L-000.jpg Photo By: Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

May 22, 2011
Norfolk, Virginia - Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit board the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) at Pier 10, May 22, 2011. The Marines and sailors on the ship are preparing to travel to participate in New York City's Fleet Week. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.


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