A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, (2d
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, (2d Recon) 2nd Marine Division, puts camouflage paint on children, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual rac... More
U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Division interacts with
U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Division interacts with young children during the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual race on Memorial Da... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, interacts with a young boy at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity... More
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a musician with the 3rd
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a musician with the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band, performs for students of South Mecklenburg High School during their performance as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 4, 2018. Marine... More
A Silent Drill Platoon Marine performs for students
A Silent Drill Platoon Marine performs for students at Sun Valley High School in Monroe, North Carolina, during the United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2018. Mari... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Charlotte participate in a radio show at the Levine Children’s Hospital, Sept. 4, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of a visit during Marine Week 2018... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, land a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunit... More
Marine Staff Sgt. William Hite, the company gunnery
Marine Staff Sgt. William Hite, the company gunnery sergeant at Marine Recruiting Station Charlotte, North Carolina, narrates the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the station during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., participate in physical training with members of the Ivey Memory Wellness Center during Marine Week ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian J. Martinez, a musician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian J. Martinez, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, plays reveille at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the Corps... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alfred Jimenez, an aviation
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alfred Jimenez, an aviation logistics officer with Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to students and faculty at Johnson C. Smith University about Marine Corps leadership as part of Marine Wee... More
Lugnut, the Charlotte Motor Speedway mascot, dances
Lugnut, the Charlotte Motor Speedway mascot, dances on a flight line after an MV-22 Osprey flight, Sept. 5, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Lugnut was one of the Charlotteans, which ... More
An MV-22 Osprey crew chief kneels at the back of the
An MV-22 Osprey crew chief kneels at the back of the aircraft, Sept. 5, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. The tour was an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the Osprey to the ... More
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, from Miramar, Ca., performs
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, from Miramar, Ca., performs at the opening ceremony of Marine Week Charlotte in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of the M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Caporrino, mortar
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Caporrino, mortar man, with 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, participates in a playground build event during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. The Marines ass... More
Civilians, state officials, and military personnel
Civilians, state officials, and military personnel render respect to the National Anthem during a wreath laying ceremony honoring Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Eckard in Charlotte N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Ch... More
John Falkenbury, the North Carolina United Service
John Falkenbury, the North Carolina United Service Organization President, approaches an MV-22 Osprey at the Wilson Air Center during United States Marine Corps Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Septemb... More
A U.S. Marine shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps veteran
A U.S. Marine shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles Hampton Kee during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, vete... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dary Selgren, a drill
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dary Selgren, a drill instructor with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, speaks to the Queens University Swim Team during a Marine ... More
Alan Goldberg, a 93-year old World War II U.S. Army
Alan Goldberg, a 93-year old World War II U.S. Army Veteran visits static displays during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, ve... More
U.S. Marines pay respects to local Charlottean, Lance
U.S. Marines pay respects to local Charlottean, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, who was killed in action Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2010. This ceremony was one of many events to honor local heroes throughout... More
Sergeant Cooper Weyland, a Marine Corps Instructor
Sergeant Cooper Weyland, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival, teaches athletes of the Royals Swimming Team at the Queens University of Charlotte, Marine Corps water survival training during United State... More
A Charlottean participates in physical training with
A Charlottean participates in physical training with U.S. Marines during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that no... More
Charlotteans Workout with U.S. Marines
Charlotteans participate in physical training with U.S. Marines during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that norm... More
Col. Timothy Dremann, Chief of Staff of 2nd Marine
Col. Timothy Dremann, Chief of Staff of 2nd Marine Division speaks at a Vietnam veterans pinning ceremony. Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Marines held a pinning cerem... More
U.S. Marines honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien and
U.S. Marines honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien and his family during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. O’Brien was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and was killed... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Camp
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Camp Lejeune, N.C., participate in a community outreach program during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to conn... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant chief of staff of Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks before a ring presentation for the Queens University Swim Team, which won the 2018 NCAA Division II Natio... More
The educational team from the National Museum of the
The educational team from the National Museum of the Marine Corps located in Prince William County, Va., preform a puppet show at the ImaginOn: Joe & Joan Martin Center to educate the children of Charlotte abou... More
Chef Chris Coleman discusses culinary ideas with Marine
Chef Chris Coleman discusses culinary ideas with Marine Sgt. Darnell Morris and student Ashli Dann at a culinary competition at Johnson and Whales University – Charlotte (JWU) during United States Marine Corps’... More
Local Vietnam veterans stand at attention for the flag
Local Vietnam veterans stand at attention for the flag during a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. The ceremony honored the service members wh... More
U.S. Marines honor Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dudley and
U.S. Marines honor Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dudley and his family during a wreath laying ceremony at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 8, 2018. Dudley was assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine A... More
Marines stand at the main gate to welcome guests into
Marines stand at the main gate to welcome guests into the Charlotte Motor Speedway dirt track, Sept. 8, 2018, in Concord, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force gave a live dem... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Brain C. Grygo, an F/A-18 pilot with
U.S. Marine Maj. Brain C. Grygo, an F/A-18 pilot with VMFA 224, communicates with F/A-18 pilots for a flyover at the University of North Carolina during a rivalry football game against Appalachian State Univer... More
Charlotteans participate at a charity run through the
Charlotteans participate at a charity run through the heart of South End Charlotte during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the Corps capabilities an... More
Marine Fitness Instructors demonstrate an exercise
Marine Fitness Instructors demonstrate an exercise at morning physical training, Sept. 8, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Marine Corps Force Fitness Instructors are chosen by t... More
U.S. Marines hands a displayed AT4 to Victor St. Pierre,
U.S. Marines hands a displayed AT4 to Victor St. Pierre, a 92-year old World War II, Korea and Vietnam Marine Veteran during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a chance to reco... More
Marine Brigadier Gen. James Glynn, the Eastern Recruiting
Marine Brigadier Gen. James Glynn, the Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, speaks to the All-Marine Wrestling Team, during a youth wrestling clinic in Charlotte during United States Marine Corps’ 2018... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Patrick Blankenship, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Patrick Blankenship, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Charlotte, speaks during an Officer Selection Team Charlotte luncheon during Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 8, 2018. Blankenshi... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lesley Rinconochoa with Marine
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lesley Rinconochoa with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron, from Buford, South Carolina observes the closing ceremony of Marine Week , Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Week Cha... More
Harrison Kaplan climbs a rope on the Battles Won Challenge
Harrison Kaplan climbs a rope on the Battles Won Challenge during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 9, 2018. The Battles Won Challenge is a traveling obstacle ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Corps Air Station Buford, S.C., participate in the setup of a 9/11 memorial during marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Week Charlo... More
U.S. Navy Commander Michael Q. O’Bannon, chaplain,
U.S. Navy Commander Michael Q. O’Bannon, chaplain, Marine Aircraft Group 31, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., offers prayers at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, during Marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, ... More
Young NASCAR fans enter a Medium Tacticle Vehicle
Young NASCAR fans enter a Medium Tacticle Vehicle Replacement, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual race on Memorial Day weekend to honor the fallen men and... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division attend NASCAR
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division attend NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual race on Memorial Day weekend to honor the men and wom... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, land a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunit... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., land a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an oppo... More
The Silent Drill Platoon performs for students at Sun
The Silent Drill Platoon performs for students at Sun Valley High School in Monroe, North Carolina, during the United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2018. Marine We... More
U.S. Marine musicians with the 3rd Marine Air Wing
U.S. Marine musicians with the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band perform for students of South Mecklenburg High School as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte celebrates the contributions ... More
Marine pilots with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marine pilots with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Charlotte pose for a photo with at the Levine Children’s Hospital, Sept. 4, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Marine We... More
Sgt. Brandon Pacheco, the crew chief, looks out the
Sgt. Brandon Pacheco, the crew chief, looks out the back of a MV-22 Osprey, Sept. 5, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Charlotteans joined the Marines on a flight around the city, ... More
Mike Money, an assistant athletic director at Clemson
Mike Money, an assistant athletic director at Clemson University, observes the scenery as an MV-22 takes flight at Wilson Air Center during Marine Corps' Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2018.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie Walker, headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie Walker, headquarters and support company gunnery sergeant, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, lays a wreath in memory of Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Eckard in Charlotte N.C.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian J. Martinez, a musician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian J. Martinez, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, plays reveille at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the Corps... More
A MV-22 Osprey aircraft sits on the flight line awaiting
A MV-22 Osprey aircraft sits on the flight line awaiting takeoff at Wilson Air Center, Sept. 5, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Public officials, local Junior Reserve Officers Traini... More
Marine Sergeant Cameron Near, the Recruiting Station
Marine Sergeant Cameron Near, the Recruiting Station (RS) Charlotte, North Carolina, administrative chief, gives the invocation for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the station during United States Marine Corps’ ... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dances with a member of the Ivey Memory Wellness Center during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment participate in a playground build event during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. The Marines assisted Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation work... More
The 3rd Marine Air Wing Band, Miramar, Ca., performs
The 3rd Marine Air Wing Band, Miramar, Ca., performs at Marine Week Charlotte opening ceremony in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of the Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marines participate in a Purple Heart Homes Project
U.S. Marines participate in a Purple Heart Homes Project during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, veterans and their famili... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn, retired,
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dr. Kenneth D. Dunn, retired, greets Eric Lopez, a student attending Johnson C. Smith University, before the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 5, 201... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 4th Tank Battalion
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 4th Tank Battalion take a photo with Alan Goldberg, a 93-year old World War II U.S. Army Veteran during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a cha... More
Capt. Kellie Mix (left), Staff Sgt. Dary Selgran, and
Capt. Kellie Mix (left), Staff Sgt. Dary Selgran, and other Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival demonstrate amphibious rescue techniques to athletes of the Royals Swimming Team at the Queens University o... More
U.S. Marines and Charlotteans perform buddy sprints
U.S. Marines and Charlotteans perform buddy sprints during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that normally doesn’t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kellie Mix, a Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kellie Mix, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with Headquarters Marine Corps, speaks to the Queens University Swim Team during a Marine Corps water survival demonstration as pa... More
U.S. Marines pay respects to local Charlottean, Lance
U.S. Marines pay respects to local Charlottean, Lance Cpl. Noah Pier, who was killed in action Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2010. This ceremony was one of many events to honor local heroes throughout... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Camp
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Camp Lejeune, N.C., participate in a community outreach program during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to conn... More
Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Richwine gives
Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Richwine gives a speech during a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Richwine was just one of the many Vie... More
U.S. Marines honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien and
U.S. Marines honor Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien and his family during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. O’Brien was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and was killed... More
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Watts prepares food at
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Watts prepares food at a culinary competition at Johnson and Whales University – Charlotte (JWU) during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sep... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant chief of staff of Eastern Recruiting Region, shakes hands with Georgia DeCruz, a member of the Queens University Swim Team, during a ring presentation for th... More
The educational team from the National Museum of the
The educational team from the National Museum of the Marine Corps located in Prince William County, Va., preform a puppet show at the ImaginOn: Joe & Joan Martin Center to educate the children of Charlotte abou... More
Jim Hollister, an advocate for veterans in the Charlotte
Jim Hollister, an advocate for veterans in the Charlotte community, speaks to a Marine during a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 7, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Mari... More
Four F/A-18D Hornets with VMFA 224, provide a fly over
Four F/A-18D Hornets with VMFA 224, provide a fly over to Jerry Richardson Stadium at the University of North Carolina during a rivalry football against Appalachian State University on Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Wee... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brandon Conway, the assistant chief of staff of Eastern Recruiting Region, speaks to attendees of an Officer Selection Team Charlotte luncheon as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 8, 2... More
Victor St. Pierre, a 92-year old World War II, Korea
Victor St. Pierre, a 92-year old World War II, Korea and Vietnam Marine Veteran aims down the sights of an AT4 during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a chance to reconnect w... More
Marine Brigadier Gen. James Glynn, the Eastern Recruiting
Marine Brigadier Gen. James Glynn, the Eastern Recruiting Region commanding general, speaks to young wrestlers during a youth wrestling clinic in Charlotte during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in... More
Family members of Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dudley mourn
Family members of Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dudley mourn during a wreath laying ceremony at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 8, 2018. Dudley was assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Gr... More
Marines stand to greet guests as they enter the Charlotte
Marines stand to greet guests as they enter the Charlotte Motor Speed Way dirt track, Sept. 8, 2108, in Concord, N.C., during Marine Week Charlotte. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force gave a demonstration of the ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Robert Jimenez speaks to the crowd formed
Gunnery Sgt. Robert Jimenez speaks to the crowd formed for morning physical training with Marines, Sept. 8, 2018., in Charlotte, N.C., as a part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Marine Corps Force Fitness Instruct... More
Charlotteans participate at a charity run through the
Charlotteans participate at a charity run through the heart of South End Charlotte during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 8, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to showcase the Corps capabilities an... More
4-year-old Asher Poe performs a pull-up with assistance
4-year-old Asher Poe performs a pull-up with assistance from his father, Staff Sgt. Paul Poe, at the Battles Won Challenge during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Septe... More
U.S. Marines with the Official Color Guard of the Marine
U.S. Marines with the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., display the colors at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, during Marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Wee... More
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Miramar, Calif., Participate in the closing ceremony of Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity to connect wi... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Corps Air Station Buford, S.C., participate in the setup of a 9/11 memorial during marine Week, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 9, 2018. Marine Week Charlo... More
U.S. Marines display a Medium Tacticle Vehicle Replacement,
U.S. Marines display a Medium Tacticle Vehicle Replacement, and a Humvee, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual race on Memorial Day weekend to honor the fal... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division stand at attention
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division stand at attention during NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., May 27, 2018. The speedway hosts an annual race on Memorial Day weekend to ho... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., interacts with a young boy at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is an opport... More
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a musician with the 3rd
Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a musician with the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band, speaks to students of South Mecklenburg High School during their performance as part of Marine Week Charlotte, Sept. 4, 2018. Marine We... More
Students watch the Silent Drill Platoon perform for
Students watch the Silent Drill Platoon perform for them at Sun Valley High School in Monroe, North Carolina, during the United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 2018.... More
A Marine pilot with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A Marine pilot with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Charlotte signs a shirt at Levine Children’s Hospital, Sept. 4, 2018, Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. Marine Week Charlotte i... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 from Marine Corps Air Station New River, land a AH-1 Cobra and a UH-1 Huey at Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte is a... More
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command celebrates the
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command celebrates the opening of Marine Recruiting Station Charlotte, North Carolina, during United States Marine Corps’ 2018 Marine Week in Charlotte, September 5, 2018. The Marine... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment participate in a playground build event during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2018. The Marines assisted Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation work... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie Walker, headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carrie Walker, headquarters and support company gunnery sergeant, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, pays her respects during the wreath laying ceremony honoring Gunnery Sgt. Ch... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vannak Pen a Marine Corps Combat
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vannak Pen a Marine Corps Combat Engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 from Camp Lejeune, N.C., removes paint from a chair during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marin... More
Sgt. Brandon Pacheco, a MV-22 crew chief for Marine
Sgt. Brandon Pacheco, a MV-22 crew chief for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261), looks out the back of an MV-22 during the Marine Corps' Marine Week in Charlotte, Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Week Charlott... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., prepare to eat lunch with members of the Ivey Memory Wellness Center during Marine Week Charlotte, ... More
Captain Derrick Oliver, the director of Marine Corps
Captain Derrick Oliver, the director of Marine Corps Food Service, Headquarters Marine Corps, poses for a photo with Jalen Wright, a student attending Johnson C. Smith University, before the Marine Corps Leader... More
Charlotteans enjoy the view out of the back of an MV-22
Charlotteans enjoy the view out of the back of an MV-22 Osprey during a VIP flight, Sept. 5, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., as part of Marine Week Charlotte. The Charlotteans were treated to a tour of Charlotte from... More