Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force walk toward targets before firing aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) on March 9, 2012. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The group is providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.