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110524-M-0000H-003.jpg
Photo By: Cpl. Nicholas J. Gillen
May 24, 2011
Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) display equipment and demonstrate tactics t Marine Poolies recruited out of Long Island NY. and Boy Scouts from troop 287 out of Green Coslie PA. as they 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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