Phoenix -- The United States Marine Corps will partner with the city of Phoenix to bring Marine Week to the Valley of the Sun, Sept. 10-13, 2015. More than 600
Marines will flood the greater Phoenix area to engage with the American public and demonstrate, who they are and how they defend this Nation.
“Marine Week will bring the Corps’ latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment, rich history and hundreds of Marines to Phoenix,” said Lt. Gen. David Berger, commanding general of First Marine Expeditionary Force. “Marine Week is our opportunity to connect with Arizonans, and all patriots, 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 latest edition of the Cobra attack helicopter and the multifaceted Assault Amphibious Vehicle. People of all ages are invited to witness Marine Corps martial arts and military working dog demonstrations, meet legendary Navajo Code Talkers in person, honor fallen heroes, workout alongside Marines and take in the sights and sounds of the Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Band. Marines will be lending a hand to local communities through multiple community service projects, such as neighborhood clean-ups. The week will culminate with a simulated air-ground combat demonstration, as the Marines highlight the unique capabilities they use to fight our country’s
“The City of Phoenix is pleased to host Marine Week in 2015. 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 Greg Stanton. “Marine Week promises to be one of the most incredible hands-on events we have ever hosted in Phoenix. Families from all over Arizona are going to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and interact with hundreds of Marines, to thank them for their service, and get up close and personal with heavy-duty military vehicles.”
Marine Week brings the best of the Marine Corps to a classic American city that does not have the opportunity to interact with Marines on a regular basis. All Marine Week events are family friendly, free and open to the public.
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Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Phoenix media outlets with Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton during a Marine Week Phoenix press conference at Phoenix City Hall, Aug. 12, 2015. Marine Week Phoenix is a community relations event that will be held in Phoenix, Sept. 10-13. “Currently there are more than 4,750 Arizonans serving on active duty in the Marine Corps from the great state of Arizona,” said Berger. “These four days are our opportunity to share our heritage, our history, and traditions of the Marine Corps with the great patriots of Phoenix.” Marine Week Phoenix will provide Arizonans an opportunity to interact and become acquainted with the Marine Corps as America's expeditionary force in readiness. During the event, citizens will have the opportunity to view state-of-the-art static aircraft and ground equipment displays, military technology, combat weaponry and the Marine Corps Band. Marines will support community service projects and conduct a variety of demonstrations, including the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and a simulated full-scale combat scenario. Marine Week was launched in 2009 in Chicago and has since been taken to Boston, St. Louis, Cleveland, and Seattle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)