The Secretary of The Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus (right), shakes hands with Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion after receiving a crystal apple symbolizing the city, May 26. The SEVNAV gave the mayor a plaque thanking the citizens of New York. Bloomberg invited Marines, Sailors, veterans and community leaders to the mansion to help kick 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.
Date Taken: | 05.26.2011 |
Date Posted: | 09.09.2011 19:55 |
Photo ID: | 407454 |
VIRIN: | 110526-M-RU378-142 |
Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
Size: | 5.37 MB |
Location: | NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US |
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