Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as the ship prepares to dock at pier 88 in Manhattan.
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NEW YORK (May. 20, 2009) Sailors and Marines man the rails on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as the ship prepares to dock at pier 88 in Manhattan. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in the 22nd commemoration of Fleet Week New York City 2009. This week-long event will provide citizens of New York City and the 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 Communications Specialist Chief Michael W. Pendergrass) File# 090520-N-3235P-086
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Date
20/05/2009 - 20/05/2009
Location
NEW YORK
Source
U.S. NAVY
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