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Celebrating Unity, Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Chalmette Battlefield

Volunteers reenacting as American troops in the War of 1812 fire a cannon at the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve in New Orleans, Jan. 8, 2015. The firing of the cannon marked the beginning of a series of living history events that commemorated the bicentennial of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher Commemoration

Members of the Marine Corps Historical Company and Single Marine Program Marines prepare to fire their Springfield Model 1861 Percussion Rifle Muskets during the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher commemoration at Kure Beach, N.C., Jan. 17, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, MCI-East Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform during the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2013. An Evening Parade is held every Friday during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tia Dufour/Released)

Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion present the colors at the 15th Annual Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at the community center in Yucca Valley, Calif., Nov. 11, 2014. The 3rd LAR provided the color guard for the event and Combat Logistics Battalion 7 provided military vehicles for static displays.

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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. David Wilson, bandmaster, Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, leads the Parris Island Marine Band during the Celebrate Columbus 2012 Parade in Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 7. The parade was led by the Parris Island Marine Band and followed by over 80 groups that participated in the event.

Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., right, meets with guests during the 2014 Marine Corps marathon pasta dinner at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2014.

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Marine Corps Asset Request for FY17 Press Release

Marine Corps Asset Request for FY17 Press Release

The Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication will hold the FY17 Community Relations Outreach Board August 30, 2016 at Headquarters, Marine Corps. The board will identify significant community relations events in the United States which will receive Marine Corps support. Please see the full release for detailed instructions.

Marine Week

Marine Week

Marine Week is a celebration of Community, Country and Corps – providing the American public the unique experience to directly connect with hundreds of Marines. The public has the opportunity to climb aboard state-of-the-art aircraft and ground equipment, check out the latest military technology and combat weaponry, witness hand-to-hand martial arts demonstrations and engage in clinics with Marine Corps sports teams, all while taking in the sights and sounds of the Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Band.

2016 Harrier Osprey Demonstrations Announced

The AV-8B Harrier and the MV-22 Osprey flight demonstration is one of the most sought-after aerial demonstrations offered by the U.S. military. Demonstrations are performed by the same aircraft and Marines who train and deploy in support of real-world contingencies. For this reason, Headquarters Marine Corps selects a handful of events to receive the coveted demonstration during the annual AV-8B Harrier and MV-22 Osprey Flight Demonstration Board. For more information and list of 2016 events, please visit:

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Marine Corps Community Relations

To request support please complete a DD2536 and submit it to a Marine Corps installation within 60 miles of your event location (please review the map below). If you are not within 60 miles of a Marine Corps installation, please submit your request to hqmc.comrel@usmc.mil. Please do not fax any requests and understand that if a request is sent by postal mail, processing time will be delayed. To assure your request is received and processed please include the asset requested, the date and location of the event in the subject line (i.e. Band Request-25July2016- Washington, D.C.). If you would like to confirm receipt or for any questions regarding your request, please call 703-614-1034.