 After a year of planning and preparation, Marine Week is finally in Cleveland. Hi, I'm Sergeant Todd Hunter here in the city's public square. We're just moments ago, Mayor Frank Jackson issued a proclamation kicking off Marine Week. I encourage all Clevelanders to join me in recognizing the contribution the United States Marine Corps has made to our nation and to the city of Cleveland. General? The event is in its fourth year after successful bids in Chicago, Boston and St. Louis. And while the location is constantly changing from city to city, the concepts of community, country and core remain the same each year. It's all in an effort to bring the Marines and local community together for citizens to gain a better understanding of how the Marine Corps serves the nation. As hundreds of Marines reach out to Clevelanders through volunteer service projects, youth engagements and numerous outreach events, I believe you will see the esprit de corps, our sense of unity that defines our warrior ethos and attracts the best and the brightest. Marine Week Cleveland goes to June 17th, and the Marines encourage anyone in the area to come out and see what the Marine Corps is all about. Of course, if you're unable to make it, you can get all the latest from Marines.mil or any of the Corps's official social media outlets at Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. From Marine Week Cleveland, I'm Sergeant Todd Hunter.