Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan C. Meek, a boatswain’s mate with the USS Iwo Jima, signals to a Humvee driver in the well deck of the ship Dec. 14, 2014. The 24th MEU embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group for their 2015 deployment Dec. 12-14. The 24th MEU is scheduled to support operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Lewis) Marines, sailors begin deployment 141214-M-QZ288-080

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