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Sgt. Jeremy Owens, an armored vehicle mechanic with California-based 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, punctures a hole in the earth to make way for the bases of a chain-linked fence as part of a project with the Windy City Habitat for Humanity in Chicago’s South Side. - Sgt. Jeremy Owens, an armored vehicle mechanic with California-based 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, punctures a hole in the earth to make way for the bases of a chain-linked fence as part of a project with the Windy City Habitat for Humanity in Chicago’s South Side.

Brig. Gen. David Reist, Lt. Gen. John Bergman and Brig. Gen. Melvin Spiese address University of Chicago Booth School of Business students during a visit to the school May 12 as part of Marine Week 2009. All three generals answered questions about changes they have seen in the Marine Corps throughout their careers and how a civilian might be able to apply Marine leadership concepts in their businesses. - Brig. Gen. David Reist, Lt. Gen. John Bergman and Brig. Gen. Melvin Spiese address University of Chicago Booth School of Business students during a visit to the school May 12 as part of Marine Week 2009. All three generals answered questions about changes they have seen in the Marine Corps throughout their careers and how a civilian might be able to apply Marine leadership concepts in their businesses.

Lance Cpl. Jesse Marquez interacts with Kendrick Thomas, 5, during lunch at Cornerstone Community Center in Chicago May 13. Aboout 25 Marines were on hand to help serve food and clean-up the basement of the shelter as a part of the first ever Marine Week. - Lance Cpl. Jesse Marquez interacts with Kendrick Thomas, 5, during lunch at Cornerstone Community Center in Chicago May 13. Aboout 25 Marines were on hand to help serve food and clean-up the basement of the shelter as a part of the first ever Marine Week.

'The Commandant's Own' perform for spectators at Oak Park Forest River High School May 12, during Marine Week 2009. More than 2,000 Marines came to Chicago offering its citizens the opportunity to get to know the men and women of the Corps and learn about its history, traditions and value to the nation. - 'The Commandant's Own' perform for spectators at Oak Park Forest River High School May 12, during Marine Week 2009. More than 2,000 Marines came to Chicago offering its citizens the opportunity to get to know the men and women of the Corps and learn about its history, traditions and value to the nation.

Joey Coates, five, looks through binoculars during a static display at Sears Holdings May 13. The event was part of Marine Week Chicago, which will hold events throughout the Chicago area until Sunday. At the static display Coates and all who attended were able to look through an array of weapons and climb into vehicles used by Marines. They also witnessed an Osprey land and take off from a field at the site. - Joey Coates, five, looks through binoculars during a static display at Sears Holdings May 13. The event was part of Marine Week Chicago, which will hold events throughout the Chicago area until Sunday. At the static display Coates and all who attended were able to look through an array of weapons and climb into vehicles used by Marines. They also witnessed an Osprey land and take off from a field at the site.

– Soldier Field played host to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon today as they performed to an audience of Chicagoans, including civilians, military personnel and cadets from the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. - – Soldier Field played host to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon today as they performed to an audience of Chicagoans, including civilians, military personnel and cadets from the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.

Lance Cpl. David Phillips performs for the students of Roberto Clemente High School during a music performance here today. Phillips, a 19-year-old trumpet player with the Twentynine Palms Marine Band, shared information about opportunities in the Marine Corps as a musician with the students from the high school in Chicago's West Side. The performance was one of several throughout the Chicagoland area as part of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago, which runs through Sunday. The weeklong event provides an opportunity for Chicago citizens to meet the men and women of the Marine Corps and learn about its history, traditions and value to the nation. - Lance Cpl. David Phillips performs for the students of Roberto Clemente High School during a music performance here today. Phillips, a 19-year-old trumpet player with the Twentynine Palms Marine Band, shared information about opportunities in the Marine Corps as a musician with the students from the high school in Chicago's West Side. The performance was one of several throughout the Chicagoland area as part of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago, which runs through Sunday. The weeklong event provides an opportunity for Chicago citizens to meet the men and women of the Marine Corps and learn about its history, traditions and value to the nation.

Lance Cpl. Bryant Tune, 23, a heavyweight boxer for the Marine Corps Boxing Team, talks to kids at Proviso West High School during Marine Week Chicago. Tune, from Nathalie, Va., and two other members of the Marine Corps Boxing Team led students through various boxing exercises. The event was on of many for the boxing team during Marine Week Chicago. - Lance Cpl. Bryant Tune, 23, a heavyweight boxer for the Marine Corps Boxing Team, talks to kids at Proviso West High School during Marine Week Chicago. Tune, from Nathalie, Va., and two other members of the Marine Corps Boxing Team led students through various boxing exercises. The event was on of many for the boxing team during Marine Week Chicago.

The MV-22 Osprey lands on the infield of the Arlington Park Racetrack May 17 during a raid demonstration by infantry Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines. The Marines were flown in on the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, the Marines exited the aircraft set-up security and waited for the MV-22 Osprey to land and pick them up. - The MV-22 Osprey lands on the infield of the Arlington Park Racetrack May 17 during a raid demonstration by infantry Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines. The Marines were flown in on the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, the Marines exited the aircraft set-up security and waited for the MV-22 Osprey to land and pick them up.