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24th MEU

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank

24 MEU Marines Man the Rails-Photo Essay

25 May 2005 | Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Frank 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

The USS John F. Kennedy floated into New York Harbor May 25 carrying its sailors and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a parade of ships to start off the annual Fleet Week festivities.

The Marines and sailors stood in dress uniforms, while the cold wind welcomed them into the city before docking on the west side of Manhattan.

The Marines of the 24th MEU and the sailors stationed aboard the USS Kennedy are in New York taking part in city’s annual Fleet Week.