Col. Scott F. Benedict, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), describes well deck operations to U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Israel defense force members during a tour aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)