The Corps' largest community outreach program, Marine Week visits an American city annually to connect the public to U.S. Marines and their capabilities.
Thank You For Having Us Charlotte!
We had an amazing time interacting with you throughout Marine Week and here are some of the highlights we captured.
We'll be announcing the next Marine Week within a couple of months.
Today, we remember all the lives lost on 9/11.
During Marine Week Charlotte we commemorated 9/11 by climbing 110 stories with Charlotteans, the Charlotte Fire Department, and service members.
Thank You Charlotte!
We hope you had as much fun at Marine Week as us. Here are some photos that show all that you participated in throughout the week.
To see more photos/videos visit https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/marineweekcharlotte
Today is the final day of Marine Week and what better way to leave than with a parade. Thank you Charlotte, North Carolina, for allowing us to spend this amazing week with your awesome community!
Join us in a remembrance ceremony that incorporates a reading of the timeline of the events on 9/11, speakers, a 21-gun salute and a wreath laying.
Hero of the Day
Today, we honored Staff Sgt. Thomas Dudley at a wreath laying ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Dudley paid the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan, 2011. His wife, Mary Dudley, speaks about how much he enjoyed contributing to his country.
Visit our public display of weapon systems, ground equipment, aircraft and much more!
The display will be open today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. near First Ward Park.
Explosions and More
This is the last chance to see the MAGTF Show today from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
Address: 5500 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Get a first look at a special mural created in honor of Marine Week Charlotte. Throughout the week, local artists and service members designed and painted this amazing work of art!
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Hero of the Day
Today, we honored Charlotte native, Lance Cpl. Nicholas O'Brien, at a wreath laying ceremony.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice while clearing a safe walking path for his Marines in Sangin, Afghanistan in 2011. His father, Richard O'Brien, speaks about what the Marine Corps meant to him.
You can attend our last wreath laying ceremony tomorrow from 9-10 a.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Marines are going to head to head with local Charlotte Chefs in a culinary competition at JWU Charlotte!
See more of our events at USMarineWeek.com
MARINE WEEK CULINARY CHALLENGE
Today, Marines worked with Mecklenburg County Government workers to build a park in Huntingtowne Farms.
"We enjoy this type of work, and I think it's awesome we come out here to help the families and community." — 1st Lt. Jacob Moses
Start your day right with the Marines!
We'd love to see you out at First Ward Park at 7 A.M. Bring some water and motivation!
Dancing Through Charlotte
Marines visited The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center to meet with the attendees and provide some entertainment. 🕺
A Noble Sacrifice
Charlotte native, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, paid the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in action while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. His mother, Vikki Pier, speaks about what her son's service meant to her.
Come honor other local heroes at our daily wreath layings ceremonies Sept. 5-9, 9-10 a.m. at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Gold Star Wreath Laying Ceremony
Join us in honoring local Charlottean, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, and his family, today in a wreath laying ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Garden, near First Ward Park, from 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Come make your Marine Movie at the static display near First Ward Park from 1-5 P.M. now through Sunday!
Check out Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter's
#MyMarineMovie.
The MAGTF Show
Check out the "Marine Air-Ground Task Force Show" Friday and Saturday from 2:45-4:30 p.m. at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
The show will feature the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Band, and more.
Check out the full list of events at USMarineWeek.com.
Today we had the opportunity to make home renovations for a local Marine. Thank you Purple Heart Homes and Semper Fidelis.
#marineweek #marineweek2018
Thank you so much to the Marines who volunteered their time during Marine Week to make home renovations for a retired Marine from the Vietnam War!
Hero of the Day
Local Charlottean, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Eckard, paid the ultimate sacrifice. He served many combat deployments and was killed in action while conducting explosive ordnance disposal operations in Afghanistan in 2010. His mother, Eunice EcKard, speaks about what it meant to him to be a Marine.
Come honor other local heroes at our daily wreath layings ceremonies Sept. 5-9, 9-10 a.m. at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
#MarineWeek is coming to Charlotte this weekend! Stop by the The Dirt Track at Charlotte for a free show after visiting the #AutoFair!
Read More:
https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/media/news/live-demonstrations-air-ground-firepower-highlight-marine-week-dirt-track-charlotte.html
Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Did you know the it is Marine Week here in Charlotte? Check out all of the offerings as their website. Thanks to all of our Marines who serve and protect. Semper Fi!
https://usmarineweek.com/
South End Shuffle 5k & Mile Run
Did you know it’s Marine Week in Charlotte? We’re proud to have a Marine Platoon at the #southendshuffle this weekend!! Come run side by side with some of America’s finest 🇺🇸 #marineweek #marines #cltrunning #southendclt #running #5k #milerun
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Stop by ImaginOn Friday, Sept. 7 for a special celebration of #MarineWeek. Drop in to explore hands-on STEM and costume activity stations, and enjoy a special puppet show led by Marines.
Purple Heart Homes
The Marines are coming to Charlotte, NC! Sept. 5-9 is Marine Week in Charlotte and we have a ton of Marines who will be assisting us with some of our veteran homes. Check out all of the events that will be taking place during Marine Week:
The Marines Have Landed
Marine Week Charlotte has officially started! Don't miss our Opening Ceremony featuring the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Band at 6.p.m. in First Ward Park.
See you there!
We already have a team on the ground painting a mural for Marine Week Charlotte! Here are a few photos of their progress which already includes a legible Howard P. Perry, the first African American to enlist in the Marine Corps and who is also a Charlotte native. Head to the Charlotte Art League to see it in person and to speak to any of the Marines working on the project. Don't forget to attend the Mural Unveiling on Sept. 9, 2018 10 - 11 a.m.
We already have a team on the ground painting a mural for Marine Week Charlotte! Here are a few photos of their progress which already includes a legible Howard P. Perry, the first African American to enlist in the Marine Corps and who is also a Charlotte native. Head to the Charlotte Art League to see it in person and to speak to any of the Marines working on the project. Don't forget to attend the Mural Unveiling on Sept. 9, 2018 10 - 11 a.m.
Today, 76 years ago, a Charlotte Native changed Marine Corps history.
Do you know any Montford Point Marines?
Get a Taste of Marine Corps PT Sept. 5-9
Work out with Marines every morning throughout Marine Week Charlotte. The exercises will be self-paced and can be modified.
More information can be found USMarineWeek.com!
Check out the list of events for Marine Week Charlotte at USMarineWeek.com!
Charlotte, get ready for the Marine Corps to create a mural in your city!
Share your ideas if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in your mural.
We will have more information on the mural unveiling during Marine Week City of Charlotte Government soon.
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Thank You For Having Us Charlotte! We had an amazing time interacting with you throughout Marine Week and here are some of the highlights we captured. We'll be announcing the next Marine Week within a couple of months.
Today, we remember all the lives lost on 9/11. During Marine Week Charlotte we commemorated 9/11 by climbing 110 stories with Charlotteans, the Charlotte Fire Department, and service members.
Join us in a remembrance ceremony that incorporates a reading of the timeline of the events on 9/11, speakers, a 21-gun salute and a wreath laying.
Hero of the Day Today, we honored Staff Sgt. Thomas Dudley at a wreath laying ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden. Dudley paid the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan, 2011. His wife, Mary Dudley, speaks about how much he enjoyed contributing to his country.
Visit our public display of weapon systems, ground equipment, aircraft and much more! The display will be open today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. near First Ward Park.
Explosions and More This is the last chance to see the MAGTF Show today from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Address: 5500 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Get a first look at a special mural created in honor of Marine Week Charlotte. Throughout the week, local artists and service members designed and painted this amazing work of art!
Hero of the Day Today, we honored Charlotte native, Lance Cpl. Nicholas O'Brien, at a wreath laying ceremony. He paid the ultimate sacrifice while clearing a safe walking path for his Marines in Sangin, Afghanistan in 2011. His father, Richard O'Brien, speaks about what the Marine Corps meant to him. You can attend our last wreath laying ceremony tomorrow from 9-10 a.m. at UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Today, Marines worked with Mecklenburg County Government workers to build a park in Huntingtowne Farms. "We enjoy this type of work, and I think it's awesome we come out here to help the families and community." — 1st Lt. Jacob Moses
Dancing Through Charlotte Marines visited The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center to meet with the attendees and provide some entertainment. 🕺
A Noble Sacrifice Charlotte native, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, paid the ultimate sacrifice. He was killed in action while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. His mother, Vikki Pier, speaks about what her son's service meant to her. Come honor other local heroes at our daily wreath layings ceremonies Sept. 5-9, 9-10 a.m. at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
Come make your Marine Movie at the static display near First Ward Park from 1-5 P.M. now through Sunday! Check out Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter's #MyMarineMovie.
The MAGTF Show Check out the "Marine Air-Ground Task Force Show" Friday and Saturday from 2:45-4:30 p.m. at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway! The show will feature the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Band, and more. Check out the full list of events at USMarineWeek.com.
Watch live as we kick off Marine Week Charlotte!
Hero of the Day Local Charlottean, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Eckard, paid the ultimate sacrifice. He served many combat deployments and was killed in action while conducting explosive ordnance disposal operations in Afghanistan in 2010. His mother, Eunice EcKard, speaks about what it meant to him to be a Marine. Come honor other local heroes at our daily wreath layings ceremonies Sept. 5-9, 9-10 a.m. at the UNC Charlotte Center City Campus Garden.
The Marines Have Landed Marine Week Charlotte has officially started! Don't miss our Opening Ceremony featuring the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Band at 6.p.m. in First Ward Park. See you there!
Today, 76 years ago, a Charlotte Native changed Marine Corps history. Do you know any Montford Point Marines?
Check out the list of events for Marine Week Charlotte at USMarineWeek.com!
Charlotte, get ready for the Marine Corps to create a mural in your city! Share your ideas if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in your mural. We will have more information on the mural unveiling during Marine Week City of Charlotte Government soon.
The Marines Are Coming to You Marines continue to win battles in every clime and place. See us in action during Marine Week Charlotte.
Watch the unveiling of the Marine Corps' mural on the Montford Point Detachment #158 of the Marine Corps League! Thanks to Sen. Debbie Stabenow for helping with the reveal. #MarineWeek
The Marines have been hard at work painting a mural on the Montford Point Detachment #158 of the Marine Corps League for #MarineWeek Detroit. The public is invited to attend its unveiling on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Watch Marines do what they do best from drill to music to deployment of forces from air and sea! Don't miss your chance to see it in person at the Detroit Riverfront behind the GM Renaissance Center on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. #MarineWeek
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller throws out the first pitch of the Detroit Tigers game during #MarineWeek Detroit! Marine Week is a great opportunity for Americans to meet the men and women of the Marine Corps and learn about its history.
#MarineWeek has officially kicked off, Detroit! We're live at the Opening Ceremony at Campus Martius Park.
#MarineWeek starts today! Join us at the Spirit of Detroit every morning at 6 a.m. to hear reveille.
Oorah! Come work out alongside #Marines every morning Sept. 6–9 at 7 a.m. at Cadillac Square. Kate Upton took on the challenge. Can you? #MarineWeek
Col. Chandler Nelms, Commanding Officer of Marine Week Detroit, has a message for YOU, Detroit.
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