The following photos depict components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, particularly the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, training for operations in support of “theater security”. The 24th MEU is part a collection of seven Marine units that deploy around the world with Navy Amphibious Ready Groups. Potential operations for the unit include everything from “embassy evacuations and disaster response to maritime security missions and amphibious raids.” The 24th MEU has been deployed since March, but had its deployment extended for an indefinite period of time following the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestine.