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Derek Brown, a 12-year-old Cleveland native, shows his excitement as he gets his chance inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain vehicle outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland June 12, 2012. The Marine Corps Systems Command displays, which are part of Marine Week Cleveland, included vehicles, uniforms, gear and equipment currently in use by the Marine Corps in addition to historical items from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Clevelanders got the chance to try on pieces of gear and equipment, fire rifles in a simulated range and control Marine Corps robotic systems. More than 750 Marines will be in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events will be a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration, which showcases Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air, June 16-17 at Burke Lakefront Airport. - Derek Brown, a 12-year-old Cleveland native, shows his excitement as he gets his chance inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain vehicle outside the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland June 12, 2012. The Marine Corps Systems Command displays, which are part of Marine Week Cleveland, included vehicles, uniforms, gear and equipment currently in use by the Marine Corps in addition to historical items from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Clevelanders got the chance to try on pieces of gear and equipment, fire rifles in a simulated range and control Marine Corps robotic systems. More than 750 Marines will be in Cleveland all week displaying Marine aircraft, vehicles and equipment, as well as interacting and sharing with the public the values and character of the Marine Corps. One of the culminating events will be a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration, which showcases Marines' ability to assault from ship-to-shore via ground and air, June 16-17 at Burke Lakefront Airport.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sandra Mandez-Ruiz, a Gold Star family member, listen to the playing of taps at a wreath laying ceremony at traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall at Voinovich Park here June 12. Voinovich Park is one of the sites of displays available for public during the Marine Week Cleveland. Along with the wall, Marine Corps vehicles, aircraft and equipment will be available for viewing at Public Square, Voinovich Park, Gateway Plaza and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Marine Week Cleveland celebrates community, country and the Corps. More than 750 Marines journeyed to Cleveland for the event, which runs through June 17. Ohio has more than 9,000 active and reserve Marines, making it one of the top-five producers of Marines. - Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sandra Mandez-Ruiz, a Gold Star family member, listen to the playing of taps at a wreath laying ceremony at traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall at Voinovich Park here June 12. Voinovich Park is one of the sites of displays available for public during the Marine Week Cleveland. Along with the wall, Marine Corps vehicles, aircraft and equipment will be available for viewing at Public Square, Voinovich Park, Gateway Plaza and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Marine Week Cleveland celebrates community, country and the Corps. More than 750 Marines journeyed to Cleveland for the event, which runs through June 17. Ohio has more than 9,000 active and reserve Marines, making it one of the top-five producers of Marines.

Lt. Col. Michael P. Hubbard, inspector instructor with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, right, and Brook Park Mayor Mark Elliott, far right, along with three Vietnam veterans, observe the presentation of colors at the opening of the Proclamation Ceremony for Marine Week Cleveland June 11, 2012. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, expressed the Marine Corps' excitement about bringing the Corps to life for the people of Cleveland. 'Marine Week is our opportunity to bring the Corps to her people, to connect with communities across the country and thank Americans for their unwavering support while demonstrating why the Marine Corps is America's expeditionary force in readiness.' - Lt. Col. Michael P. Hubbard, inspector instructor with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, right, and Brook Park Mayor Mark Elliott, far right, along with three Vietnam veterans, observe the presentation of colors at the opening of the Proclamation Ceremony for Marine Week Cleveland June 11, 2012. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, expressed the Marine Corps' excitement about bringing the Corps to life for the people of Cleveland. 'Marine Week is our opportunity to bring the Corps to her people, to connect with communities across the country and thank Americans for their unwavering support while demonstrating why the Marine Corps is America's expeditionary force in readiness.'

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