Events Around the United States
This section of the web site includes events that Marine Corps families would be interested in attending. The events include book signings, dedications, memorials, The Marine Corps Marathon, Bootcamp Challenge, Opening of the Museum, Marine Parent Conferences, and more. Please use the EVENT FORM under "Contact Us" if you have an event to add to this section of the web site. For Support Our Troops Rallies, use the Support Rallies link.
These are listed in date order, with the next-up event listed at the top.
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 National Medal of Honor Day
Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM
The Flicks Theater, Boise, ID
Special Film Screening on "Pappy Boyington Field" on the National Medal of Honor Day.
Pappy Boyington was the leader of the famed Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific during WWII, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Pappy was a legendary Marine Corps Aviator, and the film will be of interest to those who want to learn more about this WWII Hero.
For more information visit the web site Pappy Boyington Field
Marine Parents Packing Day
Saturday March 27, 2010
Columbia, MO
Join us for the March 2010 packing day and help us send Girl Scout Cookies to our Marines in combat zones.
We also need help prior to the packing day with sorting. Pre registration is required for both events.
Full details can be found on the Care Package Packing Day web site. http://www.thecarepackageproject.com/pd-2010-03.asp
6th Annual Marine Parents Conference
April 16-18, 2010
New Orleans, LA
Registration and Event Information: 2010 Conference
2nd Annual LCpl Leon B. Deraps Memorial Scholarship Walk/Run
Saturday May 8, 2010
Jamestown, MO
This is a 5 Mile Run/Walk/Ride (Bicycle or Motorcycle) memorial event. Pre registration is due April 20th in order to receive a t shirt. Registration at the event begins at 8:00 AM.
Full event information can be found here: http://www.goldstarfamilies.com/events/deraps.asp
The Coming Home Project - 2010 Retreats
May, June, July & August
Locations Include: Washington DC, San Diego, Santa Rosa & San Antonio
The Coming Home Project invites you to join other veterans and families to support one another in the journey of return and re-entry, share stories and experiences of service, learn to manage stress with self-care and wellness skills and find comfort and strength, safety and trust, in community with fellow veterans and families.
For more information about The Coming Home Project or for individual location information and to apply see this page: The Coming Home Project
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