Caption:
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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