• Marine Week
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    Marine Week is extra special to factory

    A lot of the parts used to build those mighty military machines on display during Marine Week are made in Cleveland.

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    Leon reflects on traveling Vietnam wall

    The traveling Vietnam Memorial, a replica of the permanent memorial in Washington, D.C., is in Cleveland during Marine Week, where U.S. Marines exhibit is under way showing manpower and military machinery.

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    Marines teach leadership to local youth

    The Marine Corps has taken Cleveland and Brook Park's youth under its wings during Marine Week.

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    Marine Week mural unveiled and dedicated in Cleveland

    The Marine Week Cleveland mural, which was painted by six Marines, was unveiled on Friday morning at the Cleveland Water Collection on East 55th Street and

    Ohio Flags of Honor memorial on display in Cleveland for Marine Week

    The Ohio Flags of Honor memorial, featuring more than 400 full-sized flags, is on display in Cleveland's Voinovich Park throughout Marine Week.

    U.S. Marines take over Burke Lakefront Airport

    Saturday and Sunday, the U.S. Marines put on a show that dazzled spectators.

    Marines showcase their K-9 partners’ capabilities throughout Marine Week in…

    Marines demonstrate their canines' capabilities in Cleveland’s Public Square during Marine Week 2012.

    Guards protect Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during Marine Week in Cleveland

    Rain or shine, honorary Honor Guards are protecting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Voinovich Park in Cleveland throughout Marine Week.

    Cleveland safety forces take on the Marines at Browns Stadium

    The Cleveland safety forces beat the Marines in a Wednesday night game of flag football at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

    Marine Week puts its stamp on Cleveland, could have future economic impact

    Visitors pouring-in to see Marines may help Cleveland's economic future.

    Local marine, Cpl. Jeff Boskovitch, honored during Marine Week wreath laying…

    Northeast Ohio native Cpl. Jeffrey Boskovitch was honored and remembered during Wednesday’s wreath laying ceremony during Marine Week in Cleveland.

    Marines face-off with Cleveland's first responders in flag football game

    Cleveland’s finest and bravest will battle it out Wednesday night on the football field at Cleveland Browns Stadium, in the Marine Corps. vs. First Responders

    WEWS anchor Leon Bibb, Clevelanders take flight on military aircraft during…

    NewsChannel5 anchor Leon Bibb, along with other Clevelanders, get invited to hitch a ride with the Marines during Marine Week in an aircraft that has played a

    • Marine Week Road Closures

    Public Square will be closed to traffic from June 8 to June 18. Only local access around the boundary of East 6th Street, St. Claire Avenue and West Superior Avenue.

     

    Erieside Avenue will be closed June 17 to June 19.

     

    North Marginal Road will be closed for June 8 to June 11 and June 15 to June 17.

    Saturday Marine invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport


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    Saturday Marine invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport


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    Marine extraction at Burke Lakefront Airport

    A chopper flies away with four Marines hanging below. The chopper extracted Marines during a simulated invasion at Burke Lakefront Airport on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    Marine extraction from simulated invasion

    A chopper extracts Marines during the simulated assualt at Burke Lakefront Airport. You can see the Marines hanging below the chopper. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    Fighter jet landing

    As the crowd looks on, a fighter jet prepares to land at Burke Lakefront Airport. It was part of the air, land and sea combat demonstration on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    Fighter jets fly over Cleveland

    Two fighter jets fly side-by-side over Burke Lakefront Airport. They are preparing to land during a simulated assault. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    Marines await extractoin

    The image of a Marine "advance team" is shown on a large screen while a chopper hovers overhead at Burke Lakefront Airport. The Marines staged a simulated assault on Saturday, June 16, 2012. (Photo Courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    Harrier demonstration

    A Harrier shows off its manuevers during Marine Week's simulated assault at Burke Lakefront Airport. The assault happened on June 16, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Kelly Hainer/WEWS)
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    4:30am: Marines to 'invade' Cleveland


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    6am: Marines at Burke Lakefront


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    The Ohio Flags of Honor memorial, featuring more than 400 full-sized flags, is on display in Cleveland's Voinovich Park throughout Marine Week. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    Dozens of children from Cleveland and Brook Park are participating in the Marines' week-long Young Leadership Seminar during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    Visitors tour military aircrafts during Marine Week in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    Visitors tour military vehicles for land, sea and air during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    Dozens of children from Cleveland and Brook Park are participating in the Marines' week-long Young Leadership Seminar during Marine Week 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    A Marine from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, based in Buffalo, NY, guards the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Voinovich Park during Marine Week in Cleveland on June 13, 2012. (Photo courtesy: Rachel Teron/WEWS)
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    Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


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    Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


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    Noon: U.S. Marines plan to 'invade' Cleveland


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    Burke Lakefront Airport Marine Week

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    1. Cleveland Marine Week 2012 schedule

      Cleveland Marine Week 2012 schedule

      The United States Marine Corps invades Cleveland for demonstrations and celebrations of the U.S. military.

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