Slideshows

Photos: Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group performing training exercises in the Mediterranean

121129-N-YO707-269 MEDITERANNEAN SEA (Nov. 29, 2012) - Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Nick Major, left, fires an MK240B machine gun while Chief Gunner's Mate Dean Avellaneda, right, stands as weapon safety officer MK 240B machine gun during a weapons qualification course aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cyrus Roson/Released)