Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20, 2011. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people. - Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20, 2011. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, began constructing an outdoor learning center at Operation Brightside headquarters, June 20, 2011. Throughout the week, 20 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Marine Week, will build a state-of-the-art garden featuring mini-ecosystems, Missouri-native plants, and a showcase of energy and resource conservation techniques. Teamed with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Alberici Constructors, the Marines will lay sod and build pathways and footbridge. Additionally they will plant and mulch 2,700 plants, shrubs and trees to take the project from a construction site to educational garden for St. Louisans.The garden will be dedicated Friday, June 24. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, began constructing an outdoor learning center at Operation Brightside headquarters, June 20, 2011. Throughout the week, 20 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Marine Week, will build a state-of-the-art garden featuring mini-ecosystems, Missouri-native plants, and a showcase of energy and resource conservation techniques. Teamed with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Alberici Constructors, the Marines will lay sod and build pathways and footbridge. Additionally they will plant and mulch 2,700 plants, shrubs and trees to take the project from a construction site to educational garden for St. Louisans.The garden will be dedicated Friday, June 24.

Lance Cpl. Erik S. Potts pounds in a length of rebar into a log to hold it into place for one of the drainage ditches at Forest Park in St. Louis, June 20. The Marines and Boy Scouts worked together to show their appreciation to the community by fixing the trail. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.::r::::n:: - Lance Cpl. Erik S. Potts pounds in a length of rebar into a log to hold it into place for one of the drainage ditches at Forest Park in St. Louis, June 20. The Marines and Boy Scouts worked together to show their appreciation to the community by fixing the trail. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.::r::::n::

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos hands the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington June 9, 2011. Barrett took charge as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps as Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, the predecessor, relinquished his duties as senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant and retired from active service in the Marine Corps. - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos hands the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington June 9, 2011. Barrett took charge as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps as Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, the predecessor, relinquished his duties as senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant and retired from active service in the Marine Corps.

Michael Brinkley, a veteran's employment representative, talks with a military member about her options following her end of service date at a Transition Assistance Program workshop at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., June 9, 2011. This one-on-one interaction is one of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos' initiatives and helps Marines plan wisely for their future. - Michael Brinkley, a veteran's employment representative, talks with a military member about her options following her end of service date at a Transition Assistance Program workshop at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., June 9, 2011. This one-on-one interaction is one of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos' initiatives and helps Marines plan wisely for their future.