Gen. James F. Amos, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and Capt. Jeffery Amick shake hands as Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Allen Striffler looks on after a wreath laying ceremony.

NEW YORK, (May. 22, 2009) Gen. James F. Amos, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and Capt. Jeffery Amick shake hands as Battle of Iwo Jima veteran Allen Striffler looks on after a wreath laying ceremony aboard the Intrepid Museum. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman will participate in the 22nd commemoration of Fleet week New York. This event will provide the citizens of New York City and surrounding tri-state area an opportunity to meet service members and also see the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina K. Wollman) File# 090522-N-3595W-159