Cpl. Ronald Smart, an infantryman with Fox Company,
Summary
Cpl. Ronald Smart, an infantryman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, lets a child look down the ACOG of his M-14 service rifle after completing a simulated raid at Orchard Beach, May 27. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during Memorial Day weekend.