The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) floats off the shore of Kuwait as a contingent of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines and equipment are transported ashore for scheduled sustainment training, January 31, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)