Marine Week Cleveland [Image 12 of 12]

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES

06.13.2012

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek 

Communication Directorate             

Gunnery Sgt. Carl Nelson Jr., a member of the Marine Corps team; runs with the ball during the Marine versus Cleveland First Responders game at the Cleveland Browns Stadium; which was a part of Marine Week Cleveland June 13; 2012. A large crowd came out to support the friendly match-up; which is one of many events offered during Marine Week Cleveland. At half time; the Quantico Marine Corps Band performed several numbers and Marines re-enacted the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The first responders came out on top at the end of the game; beating the Marine Corps team 28-0. More than 750 Marines will be in Cleveland until June 17 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.

• Date Taken: 06.13.2012
• Date Posted: 06.14.2012 11:12
• Photo ID: 602788
• VIRIN: 120613-M-QX735-819
• Resolution: 2161x1439
• Size: 450.65 KB
• Location: CLEVELAND, OH, US