A Marine assigned to the maritime raid force aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) directs a Cambodian maritime raid force member during a training exercise aboard the ship.

GULF OF THAILAND (Dec. 14, 2011) A Marine assigned to the maritime raid force aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) directs a Cambodian maritime raid force member during a training exercise aboard the ship. New Orleans, part of Amphibious Squadron 5 and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is part of the Cambodian Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2012. U.S. and Cambodian forces are taking part in the seven-day exercise sharing their expertise related to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gabriel Owens) File# 111214-N-UZ986-710