Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fast rope onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 02, 2011) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fast rope onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro) File# 111202-N-PB383-783