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A UH-1Y Huey lands at Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Sept. 10, 2015, as part of Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the Marine Corps to showcase its capabilities to the people of Phoenix who may not know about the Marine Corps. - A UH-1Y Huey lands at Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Sept. 10, 2015, as part of Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the Marine Corps to showcase its capabilities to the people of Phoenix who may not know about the Marine Corps.

ASU's day with Marines

The Marine Corps visited Arizona State University, Sept. 10, 2015 as part of Marine Week Phoenix. The students were given the chance to see a UH-1Y Huey and AH-1W Super Cobra landing at ASU Tempe Campus. After the helicopter landings the students had the opportunity to interact with the pilots and their aircraft.“Watching the helicopters touch down

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Marines listen to a veteran share his story during their visit to the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Phoenix, Sept. 10, 2015. Marine Week Phoenix is a chance to reconnect with Marines, sailors, veterans and their families from different generations. - Marines listen to a veteran share his story during their visit to the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Phoenix, Sept. 10, 2015. Marine Week Phoenix is a chance to reconnect with Marines, sailors, veterans and their families from different generations.

Marines pay visit to Phoenix VA Hospital

Marines and sailors visited veterans at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Sept. 10, 2015.The event was part of Marine Week Phoenix, which brings the Corps to the city and surrounding areas.“I was surprised by this event,” said 1st Sgt. Cecilio Vallejoi (Ret). “It is a real treat to see all these young men an women wearing the

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The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon preforms a series of rifle maneuvers at Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Sept. 9, 2015, as part of the opening ceremony for Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the local community to see the Marine Corps in a way that they would not normally be able to experience. - The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon preforms a series of rifle maneuvers at Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Sept. 9, 2015, as part of the opening ceremony for Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the local community to see the Marine Corps in a way that they would not normally be able to experience.

Marines, Phoenix residents officially begin Marine Week

The Marine Corps came together to officially start Marine Week Phoenix during an opening ceremony conducted at Civic Space Park, Sept. 9, 2015.The Marines began the ceremony with a performance conducted by Marine Band San Diego followed by a presentation of the colors by a mounted color guard.“This week we salute all our Marines, young and old as

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A Marine Corps color guard prepares to raise the colors at Civic Space Park on Sept. 9, 2015 as part of Marine Week Phoenix. This event allows the Marine Corps to showcase its traditions, history, and values. - A Marine Corps color guard prepares to raise the colors at Civic Space Park on Sept. 9, 2015 as part of Marine Week Phoenix. This event allows the Marine Corps to showcase its traditions, history, and values.

Marines wake up Phoenix

Community member’s mornings were stirred by the sound of a lone Marine bugler at Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Sept. 9, 2015. The Corps provided their wake-up call as part of the opening for Marine Week Phoenix.“Events like this are important because they show the community what the Marine Corps does,” said Lance Cpl. Dakota Barricks, with 11 A

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The All-Marine soccer team visits McKale Memorial Center at the University of Arizona during the tour of their sports facilities in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix. - The All-Marine soccer team visits McKale Memorial Center at the University of Arizona during the tour of their sports facilities in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix.

Marine Soccer Team kicks off Marine Week with soccer match vs University of Arizona

The All-Marine soccer team visited the University of Arizona for a tour of their sports facilities and an exhibition soccer match, Sept. 9. 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix.“This is huge military town,” said Greg Burns, the athletic director of the University of Arizona. “We

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Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. - Poster designed by Peter Hemmer for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.

Marines celebrate 'Century of Black Life, History, Culture'

Each February, Americans pause to celebrate the men and women who fought against discrimination, segregation and injustice to achieve equality and create change in the United States.National African American History Month is a time for Americans to commemorate the achievements of African Americans and the crucial role they play in the United

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Lance Cpl. Alexander Stensland, left, signals good to go to Lt. Col. Roger T. McDuffie who is piloting an AV-8B Harrier on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. Stensland is an aircraft powerline mechanic and McDuffie is the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223. Stensland is a native of Hastings, Minn. - Lance Cpl. Alexander Stensland, left, signals good to go to Lt. Col. Roger T. McDuffie who is piloting an AV-8B Harrier on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. Stensland is an aircraft powerline mechanic and McDuffie is the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223. Stensland is a native of Hastings, Minn.