Cpl. Justin Schoonover, 25, climbs a narrow ladder aboard USS New Orleans from a rigid hull inflatable boat here March 8. Schoonover, a Charlotte, N.C., native, serves with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force. 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.Photo by Cpl. Chad Pulliam