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    Marines prepare for helicopter raid demonstration

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    05.26.2011

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Petersheim  

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment prepare for a beach assault demonstration at Coney Island, May 26. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF and honor those who have served by participating in a variety of events during Memorial Day weekend.

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    Date Taken: 05.26.2011
    Date Posted: 05.26.2011 21:53
    Photo ID: 407461
    VIRIN: 110526-M-KU932-039
    Resolution: 3300x2400
    Size: 3.23 MB
    Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US

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