Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, prepare for a beach assault demonstration at New York City’s Coney Island, May 26, 2011. 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 embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend. - Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, prepare for a beach assault demonstration at New York City’s Coney Island, May 26, 2011. 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 embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Cpl. Robert Neubauer, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcases a 50. Caliber Machine Gun to a New Yorker at Battery Park May 28. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend. - Cpl. Robert Neubauer, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcases a 50. Caliber Machine Gun to a New Yorker at Battery Park May 28. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing detachments, currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoy food at Gracie Mansion May 26. The New York City mayor, the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, invited Marines, Sailors, veterans and community leaders to the mansion in light of Fleet Week New York 2011. 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 embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. They will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend. - Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing detachments, currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoy food at Gracie Mansion May 26. The New York City mayor, the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, invited Marines, Sailors, veterans and community leaders to the mansion in light of Fleet Week New York 2011. 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 embarked on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. They will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Colonel Frank Donovan takes command of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Lt. Col. Jason Waldron during an assumption of command ceremony in front of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Lejeune, N.C. May 6, 2011. - Colonel Frank Donovan takes command of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Lt. Col. Jason Waldron during an assumption of command ceremony in front of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Lejeune, N.C. May 6, 2011.