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U.S. MARINES
PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. MARINE WEEK PHOENIX SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2015 | PHOENIX TEMPE GLENDALE MESA SCOTTSDALE INSIDE THE SECTION
ARTILLERY. ACTION. AWESOME. Where to go and what to see All events are free and open to the public
THE 21ST CENTURY MARINES See some of the finest equipment the Corps uses in defense of our nation
USMC: ARIZONA The state's rich history with the Corps
Marine speak Some common and not-so-common nicknames and mantras associated with the US Marine Corps Three noncommissioned officers from Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va.
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MARINE WEEK T Sixth Annual Event Builds on Marines’ Legacy of Honor and Service to Community, Country and Corps MARINES OF TODAY
he City of Phoenix and the United States Marine Corps will officially kick off Marine Week 2015 at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Civic Space Park. This four-day patriotic extravaganza will include more than 750 Marines at more than 35 different free public exhibitions, concerts, leadership building events and community service projects.
As the nation’s most elite fighting force, today’s Marine Corps is comprised of 184,000 men and women who are honorable, courageous and committed citizens. Each Marine develops an “expeditionary mindset” or ability to innovate, adapt and win in a continually evolving and complex environment. Today’s Marines, like Marines of the past, are mentally hard, physically tough Leathernecks devoted to winning the nation’s battles.
“Marine Week promises to be one of the most incredible hands-on events we have ever hosted in Phoenix," Mayor Greg Stanton said. "Families from all over Arizona are going to enjoy a 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 heavyduty military vehicles.” Marine Week 2015 events occurring in Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale will allow attendees to: • Climb aboard aircraft and ground equipment, including the Cobra Attack Helicopter and Amphibious Assault Vehicle • Witness Marine Corps martial arts and military working dog demonstrations • Meet legendary Navajo Code Talkers • Honor fallen heroes • Workout alongside Marines • Experience the Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Band San Diego • See Marines seize an objective at an air-ground task force demonstration “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 the American people, thank them for their support and demonstrate why the Marine Corps is America’s Expeditionary Force in Readiness.”
A HERITAGE OF SERVICE: COMMUNITY, COUNTRY AND CORPS The United States Marine Corps was established Nov. 10, 1775 by the Continental Congress and has valiantly served and sacrificed in every United States military engagement since. The Marines’ purpose, by congressional mandate, is to be the nation's rapid response force and stand ready to serve — whether in humanitarian relief efforts or combat operations — anytime and anywhere. The Marines’ courage and capabilities have been repeatedly demonstrated through defining moments including Belleau Wood in World War I, Iwo Jima in World War II, Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, the retaking of Hue City in Vietnam, the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq, and the securing of Marjah in Afghanistan. As the nation’s only military force capable of operating on land, at sea and in the air, Marines have stood steadfast, defending America’s freedom for hundreds of years.
Six native Arizona Marines who serve as recruiters at Marine Corps Recruiting Station Phoenix gather at Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. Each wear their respective uniforms from their primary jobs. From left: Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Llamas, of Tucson, is a motor transport chief; Sgt. Steven Haas, of Peoria, is an Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman; Staff Sgt. James Merville, of Phoenix, is a trombonist; Sgt. Thomas Brown, of Salome, is a mortarman; Staff Sgt. Matthew Crooks, of Cave Creek, is a CH-53 crew chief; and Staff Sgt. Joshua Glover, of Gilbert, is a Light Armored Vehicle Crewman.
THE FUTURE OF THE CORPS No one knows where the next conflict or crisis will emerge. Being able to protect America’s interests requires a lightweight, nimble force that not only can respond rapidly, but also take control when it gets there. Marines are first to fight because of their culture and because they maintain a forward-deployed presence around the world. Always on duty, the United States Marine Corps is the nation's first line of defense.
• DEVIL DOGS (Teufelhunden): Nickname given to Marines by German soldiers for their relentless fighting during the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918. • JARHEADS: Nickname given to Marines in reference to their high-and-tight haircuts. • LEATHERNECKS: Nickname given to Marines who fought in the Revolutionary War, in reference to the leather collars seen on their uniforms. The leather collars were meant to protect against slashes from swords or sabers during a naval boarding action. • “NO MARINE LEFT BEHIND”: A mantra that speaks to teamwork, loyalty and brotherhood that exists between Marines. Marines will intentionally risk their own safety to aid wounded comrades, or to retrieve the remains of fallen comrades. • “OOH-RAH”: A motivational cry that signifies Marines are ready and eager to accomplish the mission before them. • “EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN”: A mantra that speaks to the requirement that every Marine, regardless of their primary military occupational specialty, is trained in the basic rifleman skill sets, and is ready to engage the enemy in direct combat. • IMPROVISE, ADAPT AND OVERCOME”: A mantra that symbolizes the flexibility, resourcefulness and quick decision-making ability found throughout the Marine ranks. • SEMPER FIDELIS: Latin for “always faithful,” Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883.
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor he right to wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is awarded to men and women who earn the title U.S. Marine by successfully completing boot camp or Officer Candidates School. The eagle represents the proud nation Marines defend. It stands at the ready with the U.S.A.’s coastlines in sight and the entire world within reach of its outstretched wings. The globe represents the Marine Corps’ worldwide presence. The anchor points both to the Marine Corps' naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize the Marine Corps' commitment to defend the nation—in the air, on land and at sea. The EGA emblem has been part of the Marine uniform since 1868 and the official emblem of the Marine Corps since 1955.
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