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    Marines conduct demo raid on Orchard Beach [Image 4 of 6]

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    Marines conduct demo raid on Orchard Beach

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    05.27.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein 

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment greet New Yorkers after completing a simulated raid at Orchard Beach, May 27. 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 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 Memorial Day weekend.

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    Date Taken: 05.27.2011
    Date Posted: 05.28.2011 09:41
    Photo ID: 408123
    VIRIN: 110527-M-RU378-206
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 6.35 MB
    Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US

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