Fourth Annual Event Celebrates Community, Country and Corps June 11-17 2012
CLEVELAND, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Marine Corps will partner with the city of Cleveland, Ohio, to bring Marine Week to the nation’s Rock and Roll Capital, June 11-17, 2012. Marine Week is a celebration of community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public and Marines.
“Marine Week will bring the Corps’ latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment, rich history and hundreds of Marines to Cleveland,” said Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve; and Commander, Marine Forces North. “For more than 50 years, the greater Cleveland area has been a good friend to the Corps. Marine Week is our opportunity to connect with Clevelanders and all Americans, thank them for their support and demonstrate why the Marine Corps is America’s Expeditionary Force in Readiness.”
Marine Week attendees will have the opportunity to climb aboard a variety of the Corps’ aircraft and ground equipment at static display venues throughout downtown, to include the revolutionary MV-22 Osprey and the multifaceted Assault Amphibious Vehicle. Clevelanders will be able to witness Marine Corps martial arts demonstrations and engage in clinics with Marine Corps sports teams, all while taking in the sights and sounds of the Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Band. Marines will be lending a hand to local communities through dozens of community service projects, such as neighborhood clean-ups, park restorations and housing rebuilds. The week will culminate with a simulated full-scale combat demonstration, as the Marines highlight the unique capabilities they use to fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and at sea.
“The City of Cleveland is pleased to host Marine Week in 2012. It will be a true honor and privilege to celebrate the service of the brave men and women who protect us and our freedom,” said Mayor Frank G. Jackson. “A convenient destination, Cleveland offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy live performances, visit local establishments and world-famous museums, and see all the sights of the Rock and Roll Capital.”
“The city of Cleveland and all of northeast Ohio is honored to host Marine Week 2012,” said Brook Park Mayor Mark J. Elliot. “This will be an outstanding event where we can salute America and the courage, dedication and heroism of our great country.”
Free and open to the public, all Marine Week events will honor and recognize Marines, including many from northeast Ohio, for their service and sacrifice. Since 1962, the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment (3/25), located in Brook Park, have served the Greater Cleveland area. During the last decade, the Regiment has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Currently, more than 9,370 active duty and reserve Marines from Ohio are serving at home and overseas, including Marines participating in combat operations in Afghanistan.
For additional Marine Week information, photos and video, visit www.Marines.mil/MarineWeek. The Marine Week schedule along with event locations will be announced at a later date. For updates, follow Marine Week on Twitter @USMC, (#MarineWeek) or become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/Marines.
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