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
"Support the Troops - Homecoming Fund for the 173rd Airborne"
Thursday, July 3rd 6 PM to Midnight
"Concert to Benefit Our Troops"
Saturday, July 19, 2008 PM
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
Featuring - CSI NY's Gary Sinese and the Lt. Dan Band
Tickets will go on sale May 2, 2008 at participating Jewel-Osco stores. Look for locations and other information about tickets on this page in the future.
Operation: Support Our Troops Illinois, Inc.
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
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