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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 (Released)

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Photo description

Photo Date
May 20, 2009
Photographer
Mass Communications Specialist Chief Michael W. Pendergrass
Caption Writer
Oscar Sosa
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 7
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available