Marine Week celebration a fitting tribute to 250 years

Military helicopters and equipment on display in the Boston Common for Marine Week

The paths of the Boston Common were packed as eager crowds of families and Boston residents took part in Marine Week, a showcase of pride, tradition, and machinery.  Marine Week consisted of multiple events celebrating the branch’s 250th anniversary. The celebrations took place from Wednesday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 24. Marine Week aims to give opportunities to the public to interact with Marines and their equipment, honoring the legacy of…

Marine Week celebration a fitting tribute to 250 years

Greater Boston was infiltrated this week with patriotism as communities across the region hosted a series of events honoring the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.  From Marblehead’s Revolutionary War forts to Lynn’s Manning Field, Marines, veterans, local officials, and residents gathered to celebrate a legacy of service that dates back to 1775. […]