Events Around the United States
This section of the web site includes events that Marine Corps families would be interested in attending. The events include book signings, dedications, memorials, The Marine Corps Marathon, Bootcamp Challenge, Opening of the Museum, Marine Parent Conferences, and more. Please use the EVENT FORM under "Contact Us" if you have an event to add to this section of the web site. For Support Our Troops Rallies, use the Support Rallies link.
These are listed in date order, with the next-up event listed at the top.
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 Knitting for Marines
Ongoing Event
The Knitting For Marines project is an on-going effort to make and distribute helmet liners to Marines. Thanks to the overwhelming support that the project received, the Museum will continue to accept helmet liners so that as many Marines as possible can receive one.
For more information and to download patterns please visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps web site
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Parents, Families and Friends of Marines "Texas Meet and Greet"
August 1-3, 2008
Fort Worth, Texas
Join us for a good time weekend! Activities include Friday night meet and greet, Saturday minor league baseball game, party after the game and Sunday farewell breakfast.
Event Information
"3rd Annual PFC Ryan Jerabek Memorial Challenge"
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Hobart, Wisconsin
Friday, August 8, 2008 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Packet pickup and walk in registration
Saturday events begin at 6:30 AM - Run/Walk begins at 9:00 AM
Ryan Jerabek, an 18 year old Hobart native had served our Nation in the United States Marine Corps with Honor, Courage and Commitment. On 6 April, 2004 in Ramadi, Iraq, Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice. Ryan was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for extraordinary heroism. He also received the Purple Heart. Join us as we run/walk the roads of Hobart that Ryan trained on before his departure to USMC boot camp and to pay tribute to Ryan, our veterans plus those currently serving in all service branches and our Fallen Heroes.
Event Information Jerabek Challenge
"America Supports You Freedom Walk - September 2008"
Celebrate Freedom...and Remember 9/11!!
The first walk was held in 2005 when Pentagon employees sought a way to honor the victims of the Pentagon attack, pay tribute to the responders and those who serve. Last year 255 communities participated, and every state was represented, along with eight nations overseas.
Join in this tradition by participating in or organizing a walk in your community. The America Supports You Freedom Walk web site has information about the walk, how to plan a walk and where walks are being held in your state.
Event Information America Supports You Freedom Walk
Outward Bound Wilderness - Veterans Expeditions
2008 schedule includes: Colorado, Maine, Texas and California
Adventure and challenge, solitude, reflection, and renewal, the Wilderness has always symbolized a new beginning – a place for discovery and fulfilling adventure. The Outward Bound program for Veterans provides an opportunity for camaraderie and has proven to be a powerful tool in helping veterans readjust after leaving the combat zone.
These five-day excursions offer adventure activities such as
backpacking, rock climbing, canyoneering, canoeing, and dog sledding in beautiful wilderness areas in Maine, Texas, Colorado, California, and Minnesota.
Scheduled courses from Sep 08-Feb 09 and future courses will be scheduled soon. All expedition costs for lodging, equipment, food, and instruction are completely funded by a multi-million dollar Sierra Club grant, including the participants' round-trip transportation between home and the wilderness site. The excursion is offered at no cost to the participant.
Complete information can be found here Outward Bound Wilderness
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