Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces

Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), conducts a promotion ceremony for 2nd Lt. Michael Manson at Battery Park, May 28. Manson, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was promoted to first lieutenant during the ceremony. 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 the Memorial Day weekend.