Detroit Vietnam veterans dress in their favorite veterans gear at a Vietnam veterans pinning ceremony as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017.
Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony
DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES
Marine Week Detroit celebrates the contributions of local Marines whose service to our nation has protected and preserved our way of life for hundreds of years.
Detroit Vietnam veterans were honored by Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (Detroit) as part of Marine Week Detroit.
Marine Week Detroit: Ruck Run
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, participate in a Ruck Run during Marine Week Detroit Sept. 9, 2017.
Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity for Americans to meet the men and women of the Marine Corps and learn about its history.
Thank you U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles for the video.
Brigadier General William H. Seely III, Director of the office of Marine Corps communication, speaks at a Vietnam veterans pinning ceremony as part of Marine Week Detroit.
United States Marine Westley Thomas
Westley Thomas, Marine Vietnam veteran, explains to Marines his time in Vietnam during a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony as part of Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 8, 2017.
Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to commemorate the unwavering support of the American people, and show the Marine Corps’ continued dedication to protecting the citizens of this country.
Marine Veterans Salute to Colors
Detroit Vietnam veterans salute to colors during a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony as part of Marine Week Detroit.
Marine Week provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that normally doesn’t have opportunities to interact with Marines on a regular basis.
Thank you United States Marine Corps Corporal Julien Rodarte for all the incredible photos of Detroit Michigan.