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Marie Curie High School students get a taste of what its like in the turret of a light armored vehicle during a static display at Marie Curie High School May 11 as part of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago. The static display at Chicago's second largest high school was one of the first events of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago. Marine Week Chicago, which runs from May 11-17, is 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. - Marie Curie High School students get a taste of what its like in the turret of a light armored vehicle during a static display at Marie Curie High School May 11 as part of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago. The static display at Chicago's second largest high school was one of the first events of the inaugural Marine Week Chicago. Marine Week Chicago, which runs from May 11-17, is 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.

VIPs stand for pictures after the Marine Week Dedication Ceremony. - VIPs stand for pictures after the Marine Week Dedication Ceremony.

Lance Cpl. Timothy R. James, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, talks with Rhonda Harding, a local resident, while raking at Levin Park located in Chicago May 11, 2009. Marines are cleaning up parks as well as taking part in other community services and efforts as part of Marine Week being held in Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Maggard/Released) - Lance Cpl. Timothy R. James, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, talks with Rhonda Harding, a local resident, while raking at Levin Park located in Chicago May 11, 2009. Marines are cleaning up parks as well as taking part in other community services and efforts as part of Marine Week being held in Chicago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Maggard/Released)

Linda P. Kozma, the administrative coordinator and chapter chairman for military veteran's resource group speaks during the dedication ceremony of an American Airlines gate honoring the United States Marine Corps during Marine Week. - Linda P. Kozma, the administrative coordinator and chapter chairman for military veteran's resource group speaks during the dedication ceremony of an American Airlines gate honoring the United States Marine Corps during Marine Week.