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From left, Ensign Keri Pittman, first division officer, from Bristol, Tenn., gives training to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Galen Thomas, originally from Winston, W.Va., and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Daniel Walker, from Summerville, S.C., aboard USS New York (LPD 21) during an underway replenishment Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (IWO ARG/24MEU), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/ Released)

From left, Ensign Keri Pittman, first division officer, from Bristol, Tenn., gives training to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Galen Thomas, originally from Winston, W.Va., and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Daniel Walker, from Summerville, S.C., aboard USS New York (LPD 21) during an underway replenishment Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (IWO ARG/24MEU), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/ Released)

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USS New York (LPD 21) conducts an underway replenishment with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO-196) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (IWO ARG/24MEU), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/ Released)

USS New York (LPD 21) conducts an underway replenishment with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO-196) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (IWO ARG/24MEU), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Andrew J. Sneeringer/ Released)

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) operates in the Mediterranean Sea Jan. 9, 2015. Cole, home-ported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) operates in the Mediterranean Sea Jan. 9, 2015. Cole, home-ported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Aldo Garcia, center, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands in formation while Gunnery Sgt. Timothy stone reads his promotion warrant aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Aldo Garcia, center, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands in formation while Gunnery Sgt. Timothy stone reads his promotion warrant aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

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Aldo Garcia, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is promoted to Corporal aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Aldo Garcia, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is promoted to Corporal aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

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First Lt. Nicholas Tally, left, a communications officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, congratulates Cpl. Aldo Garcia, a field wireman with CLB 24, 24th MEU, after his promotion aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

First Lt. Nicholas Tally, left, a communications officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, congratulates Cpl. Aldo Garcia, a field wireman with CLB 24, 24th MEU, after his promotion aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

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Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation during a promotion ceremony aboard the USS New York, at sea, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

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Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

A Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

A Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a Marines hair aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a Marines hair aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a Marines hair aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a Marines hair aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a picture aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Cpl. Malik S. RolandPickens, a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a picture aboard the USS Fort McHenry, at sea, Jan. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

USS New York (LPD 21) conducts an underway replenishment-at-sea with USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21) conducts an underway replenishment-at-sea with USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Airman Benjamin Mones, a Salinas, California native, stationed aboard USS New York (LPD 21), prepares to direct the take-off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 during flight operations Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Airman Benjamin Mones, a Salinas, California native, stationed aboard USS New York (LPD 21), prepares to direct the take-off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 during flight operations Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares for an underway replenishment-at-sea with USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and USS New York (LPD 21) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares for an underway replenishment-at-sea with USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and USS New York (LPD 21) Jan. 9, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani Zunun

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani Zunun