High school students carry each other during a mock combat fitness test set up by the U.S. Marine Corps with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, 2nd Marine Air Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry P More
Nashville, Tenn. residents view a display of an MK 1 Mod 0 MTRS Packbot during a static display in Nashville, Sept. 6. Marine Week Nashville brings more than 800 Marines to the greater Nashville area to showcas More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, lands in Riverfront Park at Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 6, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opp More
Nashville, Tenn. residents and their children watch as Marines read at the Nashville Public Library Sept. 7, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity to showcase the Marines and help people understand the More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey Deputy Commandant of Plans, Polices, and Operations with Headquarters Marine Corps, provides his experiences to students attending Tennessee St. College of Business in N More
Jonathan T. Tarquinio a student from Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., gets an inside look at an AH-1W Super Cobra as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 7, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportu More
Members of Marine Band San Diego perform during the opening ceremony of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity for the people of the greater Nashville More
Jana Rigsby wears a memorial bracelet during a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week Nashville. The wreath-laying ceremony was to honor Rigsby, a gold-star mother, who More
Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, left, deputy commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks to Anne Sale, meals director in St. Lukes School in Na More
Capt. Yuwynn Ho, center-right, an instructor with the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, observes as seminar students conduct practical application at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., Sept. 8, More
U.S. Marines Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Marine Week Nashville Commanding General, speaks with senior citizens at Fifty Foward Knowles in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies above the Cumberland River during the Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville demonstration in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 9, 2016. Marine We More
Marines with the Mounted Color Guard patrol the streets of downtown Nashville, Tenn., with the local police, Sept. 9, 2016, as part of Marine Week. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity of the people of great More
U.S. Marine Corps. Lance Cpl. Nioclas Townsend, left, helicopter power plants mechanic, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, and 1st Lt. Michael Papamihail, aviation maintenance officer, Marine Aviation Logis More
Lance Cpl. Darwin Peralta Reyes, an infantry Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment connects with students during Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 9, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is a chance to More
Peter Prestwich, left, Urban Farm Americorps member, speaks to local volunteers and Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville at Hands on Nashville Urban Farm in Nashville, Tenn., as More
U.S. Marines apart of 8th Engineer Support Battalion poses for a group photo during the Dragon Boat Festival in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity for the people of greate More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Edward Bennett with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks to the local populace during Marine physical training at Walk of Fame Park in Nashville More
Colby Sledge, the councilman of Metro District 17, Nashville, Tenn., speaks to Marines and civilians at a mural unveiling ceremony in Nashville Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 10, 2016. Marine Week Nashvil More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville, raise the Tennessee Flag during a ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Week Nashville c More
Gen. Glenn M. Walters, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, gives a speech during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity to commemorate the More
Timothy Hoerner, a firefighter with Engine 9, rinses off a Utility Task Vehicle driven by Carlton Revell in preparation for the static display during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. Marine Week provides an More
U.S. Marine Capt. Gregory Jurschak, Platoon Commander, over looks The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at Campus Martius during the Marine Week Detroit opening ceremony, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is More
U.S. Marine Capt. Ashley McMillian, right, instructs students on team building and problem solving during Marine Week Detroit, Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., More
Evelyn Burgess, center, the mother of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian K. Burgess, speaks with U.S. Marines after the conclusion of a wreath laying ceremony for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Burgess at The Spirit of Detro More
Citizens of Detroit watch a concert performed by the Marine Band San Diego during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week Detroit celebrates the contributions of local Marines whose service to our natio More
A Detroit citizen participates in physical training activities lead by U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit at Cadillac Square during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 7, 2017. More
Attendees of the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar participate in a leadership training exercise during Marine Week Detroit, at Wayne State University, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to conn More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Carey Edwards, a supply administration and operations specialist, Martial Arts Center of Excellence, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, right, pins down Sgt More
Danna Reyes, urban designer, ties her shoes as Kathy Plomaritis, project manager, performs a bench-dip exercise during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to connect with our Mar More
Detroit Vietnam veterans were honored by Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (Detroit) as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit assist in setting up the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportuni More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexys Hill, with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, poses for a photo during the Uniform Pageant at Marine Week Detroit Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit celebrates the con More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Sanchez, a native of Reno, Nv., supply administration with 2nd Light Armored Recon Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares food during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Mari More
Local children participate in a girls (age 12-19) 3 vs 3 basketball tournament in downtown Detroit as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, S More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks at a 9/11 memorial ceremony during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 10, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to showcase the Corps’ capabilities and More
A Marine pilot with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Charlotte provides a motivational message at Levine Children’s Hospital, Sept. 4, 2018, Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Marine More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, land a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunit More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alfred Jimenez, an aviation logistics officer with Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to students and faculty at Johnson C. Smith University about Marine Corps leadership as part of Marine Wee More
U.S. Marine Force Fitness Instructors from Quantico, Va., conduct physical training with the local citizens at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase th More
The Silent Drill platoon performs at Marine Week Charlotte in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of the Marine Corps to demonstrate their capabilities an More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Reynolds, Deputy Commandant of Information, attends a wreath laying ceremony to honor Charlottean, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, and his family, who was killed in action Helmand Province, Af More
Members of the Queens University Swim Team participate in a Marine Corps water survival demonstration as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of t More
High ranking officals, including Vietnam veteran Sgt. Maj. John Canley and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, listen to a speech during a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, More
Jimenze Encarnacion rest between exercises at a morning physical training, Sept. 8, 2018, in Charlotte N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. Encarnation is currently in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Progra More
First responders, participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte celebrates the contributions of local Marines whose service to our nation ha More
Charlotteans and Marine Veterans watch the live demonstration by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) at Charlotte Motor Speed Way, Sept. 8, 2018, in Concord, N.C., during Marine Week Charlotte. The MAGTF More
Charlotteans participate at a charity run through the heart of South End Charlotte during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the Corps capabilities an More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller and three other high ranking officials of the Marine Corps stand at attention for the playing of the Marines Hymn, Sept. 9, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benny Cockerham is recognized and remembered for his service to the country and the U.S. Marine Corps at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, during Marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine W More
The Silent Drill Platoon, from Marine Barracks Washington, perform during Marine Week , Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to connect with the people of the greater Charlott More
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 enjoys the view of Detroit on an MV-22 Osprey flight during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mayra Garcia, a senior drill instructor from 4th Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., speaks with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation North Phoenix female enl More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon practices routines and movements outside of the in preparation for Marine Week in downtown Nashville, TN., Sept. 05, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity for More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing display, from left to right, a CH-53E Super Stallion, MV-22B Osprey, AH-1W Super Cobra, UH-1Y Venom at Riverfront Park in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nash More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, push an MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-261, at Riverfront Park, Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine More
Amanda Stravinsky, right, takes a photo of Alisa Kessler, left, inside of a CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter during a static display in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 6. Marine Week Nashville is an opportunity for the More
A high school student crawls through the grass during a mock combat fitness test set up by the U.S. Marine Corps with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, 2nd Marine Air Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station More
Col. Martin T. Griffith, right, recruiting support officer, Individual Mobilization Augmentees, poses for a photo with students from Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville More
Lance Cpl. Bre Brown, right, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 based out of New River, N.C., speaks to a child at the Nashville Public Library in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2016. Mor More
Members of Marine Band San Diego exit the opening ceremony of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2016. Marine Week is an opportunity to showcase the Marines and help people understand the capab More
Josh Covey, left, community relations for the Tennessee Titans, speaks with U.S. Marines Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, right, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Marine Week Nashville Commandin More
Capt. Jameson Norton, right, an instructor with the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, observes as seminar students conduct practical application at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., Sept. 8, 20 More
Sgt. Devin J. Morgan, food service specialist, Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing cuts meat for soup at St. Lukes School in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 8, 2 More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, drive AAV7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles during the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville demonstration in Nashville, Tenn., as part o More
Lance Cpl. Manuel Pastrana, an infantry Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 9, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is a chance to reach out to the community i More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carlton Powell, assault amphibious vehicle crewmember, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, speaks with a Nashville resident during the Dragon Boat Festival in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 10, 201 More
Lance Cpl. Tremayne K. Fausett, left, air frame mechanic, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Sgt. Jennifer Y. Borem, career planner, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 2nd Mar More
A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville carries a wreath dedicated to Lance Cpl. Brian Montgomery, who was killed while in Haditha, Iraq in 2005, to Montgomery’s father and brothe More
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle sets up for the static display for Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 5, 2017. Marine Week provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that normally doesn’t have opportun More
U.S. Marine Capt. Tim Harvey, center left, instructs students on team building and problem solving during Marine Week Detroit, Marine Corps Leadership Seminar at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., More
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Campus Martius during the Marine Week Detroit opening ceremony, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citize More
A wreath sits on display after the conclusion of a wreath laying ceremony for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian K. Burgess at The Spirit of Detroit, Detroit, Mi., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit stretches during a physical training event at Cadillac Square during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Devin W. Penner, guitarist with the Marine Band San Diego, performs a guitar solo during a concert at Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to commemorate th More
The U.S. Marines Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform various rifle-arms maneuvers for a crowd of citizens during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit provides an opportunity for the Marine Co More
Detroit Vietnam veterans were honored by Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (Detroit) as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit celebrates the contributions of lo More
Attendees of the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar participate in a leadership training exercise during Marine Week Detroit, at Wayne State University, Sept. 8, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Ma More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit assist in setting up the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participa More
Detroit locals preform the bench-dip exercise during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that normally doesn’t have opportunities More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Torres Phoenix, with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, poses for a photo during the Uniform Pageant at Marine Week Detroit Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week provides an oppor More
The winning team from the girls (age 12-19); 3 vs 3 basketball tournament pose with their awards in downtown Detroit as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Mar More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Keith C. Hutson, a native of Manassas, Va., telecommunications systems chief with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and citizens of Detroit pose for a photo during More
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, 58, a native of Detroit, speaks at a 9/11 memorial ceremony during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 10, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citi More
A patient at the Levine Children’s Hospital speaks to a Marine pilot with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Charlotte about his desire to be an Infantry Marine when he grows up. Marines visited the More
U.S. Marine Force Fitness Instructors from Quantico, Va., conduct physical training with the local citizens at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the More
A member of the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band, from Miramar, Ca., stands at parade rest during the Marine Week Charlotte opening ceremony in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event th More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Derrick Oliver, the director of Marine Corps Food Service with Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks to students and faculty at Johnson C. Smith University about Marine Corps leadership as p More
U.S. Marines with Recruit Training Regiment lead the Queens University Swim Team in exercises during the Marine Corps Water Survival demonstration as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Ch More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green greets a Vietnam Veteran during a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Green was one of the many Mari More
Marine veterans watch the live demonstration by the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) at Charlotte Motor Speed Way, Sept. 8, 2018, in Concord, N.C., during Marine Week Charlotte. The MAGTF gave a live demons More
A U.S. Marine rings a bell dedicated to fallen first responders while participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte celebrates the contrib More
Capt. Kellie Mix encourages Charlotteans during a morning physical training event, Sept. 8, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. The event gave Charlotte residents the chance to see the More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held to commemorate the lives lost during the attacks and the war on terrorism, during Marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sep More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller speaks to Marine veterans after the closing ceremony of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 9, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., General Neller is the 37th Commandan More