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    New York mayor hosts service members at Gracie Mansion [Image 4 of 7]

    New York mayor hosts service members at Gracie Mansion

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES

    05.26.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, addresses Marines, sailors, veterans and community leaders at Gracie Mansion, May 26. Mayor 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. 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.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 05.26.2011
    Date Posted: 09.09.2011 19:55
    Photo ID: 407452
    VIRIN: 110526-M-RU378-101
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 5.96 MB
    Location: NEW YORK, NY, US

    Web Views: 23
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