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If you haven't heard about it, check out the Marine Week website to see more details about the live Marine displays around the city for the next week. There's been advertisements on the subway lines for the past week or so, I had no idea what it was going to be though.

I saw one of the helicopters land in the Commons from the 10th floor of 73 Tremont; it was quite an awesome sight. I wandered over there and they had 3 helicopters, 2 tanks, and an Osprey (vertical-take-off plane). I took pictures on my phone but my phone's camera is apparently shittier than ever, so you can't make anything out. Anyways, I suggest you guys head over to the Commons, Copley, Quincy Market, or the Navy Yard. I was told there's going to be a demonstration of a beach landing in Moakley Park on Thursday.

If you go, be sure to bring a camera and post pics here please. My battery is dead but I will be sure to get some pics over the next few days.

Also check out www.FaceBook.com/MarineWeek for updates.
 
I have mixed feelings about this. I'm sure that we'll get some awesome displays and demonstrations, but I'm uncomfortable celebrating US imperialism (which is a waste of tax dollars and a primary cause of budget deficits)
 
I like the helicopters for obvious reasons.

!!!RON MAKE LURKER ANGRY!!!

We have a budget deficit because congress can't pass and stick to a balanced budget. Cutting the defense budget would NEVER solve the overall budget problem, as the thieves in congress would re-appropriate the funds for other pet projects. Remember where the peace dividend went? It sure as hell wasn't paying off the Cold War debt like it was intended to be.

And if you honestly think the US is imperialist, I hate to break it to you, but every country on the planet acts in its own interests. Some more openly than others of course. All the supposedly cuddle peacenik Europeans had a 600 year history of imperialism before it become unfashionable and still, to a surprisingly large extent, practice rather unsavory control over parts of the globe through fairly sinister and discrete means.
 
Ron Newman said:
I have mixed feelings about this. I'm sure that we'll get some awesome displays and demonstrations, but I'm uncomfortable celebrating US imperialism (which is a waste of tax dollars and a primary cause of budget deficits)
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Then don't think that way. While the governments are the ones making war decisions, these are the guys who are the ones risking their lives on the battlefield for us. Cheer for the marines, just don't cheer for the generals who sit and command from a comfy base.
 
Ron Newman said:
I have mixed feelings about this. I'm sure that we'll get some awesome displays and demonstrations, but I'm uncomfortable celebrating US imperialism (which is a waste of tax dollars and a primary cause of budget deficits)
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Lurker said:
!!!RON MAKE LURKER ANGRY!!!

We have a budget deficit because congress can't pass and stick to a balanced budget. Cutting the defense budget would NEVER solve the overall budget problem, as the thieves in congress would re-appropriate the funds for other pet projects. Remember where the peace dividend went? It sure as hell wasn't paying off the Cold War debt like it was intended to be.
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I guess the shit-asses in congress sent the loot to Blackwater, instead --and don?t forget Halliburton.

Lurker said:
And if you honestly think the US is imperialist, I hate to break it to you, but every country on the planet acts in its own interests. Some more openly than others of course. All the supposedly cuddle peacenik Europeans had a 600 year history of imperialism before it become unfashionable and still, to a surprisingly large extent, practice rather unsavory control over parts of the globe through fairly sinister and discrete means.
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And these "fairly sinister and discrete means" are ? ?
 
Those sinister and discrete means are way less expensive though. Score one for European diplomatic intrigue.

Seriously, I just saw an ad for this thing. Why is there going to be a militarism festival in Boston?
 
Europe uses NGO, mercenaries, riders in trade and aid agreements, intelligence operatives, bribery, and assassination to continue to stick it to former colonial possessions on a regular basis. Rather than be up front with such things, all business is conducted through a third party to avoid incrimination.
 
Are the helicopters going to be there all week? Def want to check them out but totally forgot about it today!!

CH-53!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:
 
They were blowing their horns at downtown crossing today. Nothing like some military marches to make a hot day even less bearable.
 
Get 'em out of Copley Square and off the Common, I don't need to see them!

But they are really cool, I have to admit.
 
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palindrome said:
Are the helicopters going to be there all week? Def want to check them out but totally forgot about it today!!

CH-53!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:
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Some of them start leaving Thursday from what I heard from some of the Marines.
 
For all you decadent pacifists:
Marine Week Boston Schedule of Events
Marines paint a mural in Hyde Park
May 3, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 A.M.
Marines will work with the City of Boston to beautify the city with a public mural at Kelly Field.
Location: Hyde ParkMarines volunteer at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans
May 3, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help beautify the New England Center for Homeless Veterans.
Location: New England Center for Homeless VeteransMarine Week Combat Art Show
May 3, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumMarines volunteer at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir
May 3, 2010, 9:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help restore the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
Location: Chestnut Hill ReservoirProclamation Ceremony at Faneuil Hall
May 3, 2010, 11:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Mayor Tom Menino will officially proclaim May 3 through 9 Marine Week in the city of Boston. Join us for this memorable event at Faneuil Hall.
Location: Faneuil HallAlbany Marine Band performance through downtown
May 3, 2010, 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Musical performance at Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston Common by the Albany Marine Band.
Location: Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston CommonEquipment display at Copley Square
May 3, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Copley Square.
Location: Copley SquareEquipment display at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
May 3, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Location: Faneuil Hall MarketplaceEquipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 3, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy YardMarine Week Dedication Ceremony with American Airlines
May 3, 2010, 3:00 P.M.- 5:00 p.m.
American Airlines Terminal Dedication Ceremony at Logan Airport, featuring a performance by the Albany Marine Band
Location: Logan AirportMarines paint a mural in Hyde Park
May 4, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines will work with the City of Boston to beautify the city with a public mural at Kelly Field.
Location: Hyde ParkMarines volunteer at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans
May 4, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help beautify the New England Center for Homeless Veterans.
Location: New England Center for Homeless VeteransMarines visit the VA Medical Center
May 4, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M.
Marines volunteer to visit patients at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury
Location: VA Medical Center in West RoxburyMarine Week Combat Art Show
May 4, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumEquipment display at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
May 4, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Location: Faneuil Hall MarketplaceEquipment display and Science and Technology Expo at Boston Common
May 4, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will have the latest vehicles and a traveling science and technology display at Boston Common.
Location: Boston CommonEquipment display at Copley Square
May 4, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Equipment display at Copley Square Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Copley Square.
Location: Copley SquareEquipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 4, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy YardNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 4, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Albany Marine Band performance through downtown
May 4, 2010, 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Musical performance at Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston Common by the Albany Marine Band
Location: Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston CommonMarines volunteer with the Greater Boston Food Bank
May 4, 2010, 1:00 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help sort food at the Greater Boston Food Bank
Location: Greater Boston Food BankMarines paint a mural in Hyde Park
May 5, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines will work with the City of Boston to beautify the city with a public mural at Kelly Field.
Location: Hyde ParkMarines volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
May 5, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity.
Location: Habitat for HumanityMarines volunteer with Watson House in Cambridge
May 5, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and paint at the Watson House in Cambridge.
Location: Watson House in CambridgeMarines volunteer at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans
May 5, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to help beautify the New England Center for Homeless Veterans
Location: New England Center for Homeless Veterans Marine Week Combat Art Show
May 5, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumEquipment display at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
May 5, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Location: Faneuil Hall MarketplaceEquipment display and Science and Technology Expo at Boston Common
May 5, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will have the latest vehicles and a traveling science and technology display at Boston Common.
Location: Boston CommonEquipment display at Copley Square
May 5, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Copley Square.
Location: Copley Square Equipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 5, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy YardNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 5, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Albany Marine Band performance through downtown
May 5, 2010, 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
The Albany Marine Band will perform as they move through Faneuil Hall Marketplace to Boston Common.
Location: Faneuil Hall Marketplace to Boston Common Marines paint a mural in Hyde Park
May 6, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines will work with the City of Boston to beautify the city with a public mural at Kelly Field.
Location: Hyde ParkMarines volunteer at the Brooke House
May 6, 2010, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to landscape and paint at the Brooke House.
Location: Brooke HouseMarines volunteer at Franklin Park
May 6, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and restore trails at Franklin Park.
Location: Franklin ParkMarines volunteer with Olmsted Park
May 6, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and restore trails at Olmsted Park.
Location: Olmsted ParkMarine Week Combat Art Show
May 6, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumEquipment display at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
May 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Location: Faneuil Hall MarketplaceEquipment display and Science and Technology Expo at Boston Common
May 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will have the latest vehicles and a traveling science and technology display at Boston Common.
Location: Boston CommonEquipment display at Copley Square
May 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at Copley Square.
Location: Copley SquareEquipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy YardNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 6, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Marines volunteer with the Watson House
May 6, 2010, 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and paint at the Watson House in Cambridge.
Location: Watson House in CambridgeAlbany Marine Band performance at the DCR Hatch Shell
May 6, 2010, 7:00 PM- 8:30 P.M.
The Albany Marine Band will kick-off the season at the DCR Hatch Shell with a live musical performance.
Location: DCR Hatch ShellMarines volunteer at Franklin Park
May 7, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and restore trails at Franklin Park.
Location: Franklin ParkMarines volunteer at Olmsted Park
May 7, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Marines volunteer to clean up and restore trails at Olmsted Park.
Location: Olmstead ParkMarine Week Combat Art Show
May 7, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumMarine Week Boston Blood Drive
May 7, 2010, 9:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.
Marines host a Marine Week Boston Blood Drive at City Hall with the American Red Cross.
Location: City HallEquipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 7, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy YardNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 7, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Albany Marine Band performance through downtown
May 7, 2010, 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Musical performance at Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston Common by the Albany Marine Band.
Location: Faneuil Hall Marketplace/ Boston Common1812 Teaching Trunk Activities and Marine-themed Puppet Shows
May 7, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps will hold puppet shows based on Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare" and 1812 Teaching Trunk activities for children, families, and anyone interested in learning more about the Marine Corps. The 1812 Teaching Trunk activities are designed for visitors to see, touch and even try on equipment and uniforms the Marines of that era would have used. The puppet shows start at 12:00 p.m. and will run periodically throughout the afternoon.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumMarine Week Combat Art Show
May 8, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 8, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Equipment display at Charlestown Navy Yard
May 8, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will display the latest vehicles and combat equipment at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Location: Charlestown Navy Yard1812 Teaching Trunk Activities and Marine-themed Puppet Shows
May 8, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps will hold puppet shows based on Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare" and 1812 Teaching Trunk activities for children, families, and anyone interested in learning more about the Marine Corps. The 1812 Teaching Trunk activities are designed for visitors to see, touch and even try on equipment and uniforms the Marines of that era would have used. The puppet shows start at 12:00 p.m. and will run periodically throughout the afternoon.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumFamily Day at Moakley Park and DCR Carson Beach
May 8, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Marines will hold a fun-filled family day at Moakley Park. This day will include static displays, sports demonstrations, technology displays, music performances and much more: 12:00 P.M. ? 12:30 P.M. - The Albany Marine Band will perform some of America?s favorite tunes. 1:00 P.M. ? 1:30 ? Ground Vehicle display and demonstration. 1:30 ? 3:00 P.M. - Sports demonstrations by the Marine Corps boxing and martial arts teams, plus Marine Corps working dogs. 3:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. - A Marine Air Ground Task Force Demonstration showcasing the Marine Corps' amphibious war fighting capability. 5:00 P.M. ? 5:45 P.M. - Marine Corps Battle Colors Ceremony with the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon.
Location: Moakley Park and DCR Carson Beach (William J. Day Blvd.)Marine Week Combat Art Show
May 9, 2010, 9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
An exciting and engaging art exhibit will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum showcasing work from Marine Corps Combat Artists.
Location: USS Constitution MuseumNational Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit
May 9, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
A traveling exhibit from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on display at Copley Place.
Location: Copley Place, 2 Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116Mother's Day Celebration and Marine Barracks Boston Rededication
May 9, 2010, 10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.
On the final day of Marine Week all Mothers in the Boston area and beyond are invited to come out to a daylong celebration in their honor hosted by Marines. Marines will re-dedicate the Marine Barracks at the Charlestown Navy Yard, honoring Marines past, present and future. The latest vehicles and combat equipment will be on display, the Albany Marine Band will perform and pieces from the Marine Corps Combat Art Collection will be on display at the USS Constitution Museum. There will also be a performance by the Silent Drill Platoon.
Location: Charlestown Navy Yard 1812 Teaching Trunk Activities and Marine-themed Puppet Shows
May 9, 2010, 12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps will hold puppet shows based on Aesop's Fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare" and 1812 Teaching Trunk activities for children, families, and anyone interested in learning more about the Marine Corps. The 1812 Teaching Trunk activities are designed for visitors to see, touch and even try on equipment and uniforms the Marines of that era would have used. The puppet shows start at 12:00 p.m. and will run periodically throughout the afternoon.
Location: USS Constitution Museum
 
I'm curious what this means: "Marines volunteer to help restore the Chestnut Hill Reservoir."

Did using the reservoir temporarily as a backup water supply somehow damage it?
 
Probably nothing different from the usual volunteer cleanup and maintenance days community groups, schools, and corporations do from time to time. It's probably a benefit for any outdoor area to have a large group of well organized and able bodied people available for a day's worth of labor.
 
JohnAKeith said:
Get 'em out of Copley Square and off the Common, I don't need to see them!
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So avoid the area for a few days if it offends you that much, it's not going to kill you. Not everyone is this city appreciates the hassles brought by all of the ethnic/gay pride parades and protest marches that frequently tie up public spaces either but we suffer through it.
 
Well, I just got back from Faneuil Hall. I was actually looking forward to checking out all the equipment they use and learning more about it.

The equipment is HUGE and obviously very powerful (when not crippled like these were, of course). And yes, kinda cool. The marines seemed nice enough. I'm sure they are hand selected for these assignments.

The gun display put me off a bit. Something about seeing a group of ten year-olds playing with real* guns and pretending to shoot each other while the marines just stood and watched (or helped). Now, I grew up playing 'war' with my friends using sticks, plastic guns and action figures, but seeing a mother help her 4 year-old daughter pick up a real* machine gun and point it at Faneuil Hall, was just a bit weird.

I walked away feeling there is a difference between appreciating what these guys do (and I do) and celebrating it (which is what this seemed to be about).

*Obviously these things were decommissioned and crippled


Edit: Heh, just talked to a coworker who was there a little after me. She said a Boston cop had to come over and tell the kids to stop pointing the guns at people.
 
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Saw an Osprey overfly Brookline Village around 10:20 this morning. Seems a useful aircraft if the bugs are worked out of the technology. I wonder if a variant will ever make it into the civil air market.

I'm kinda bummed my dad is missing all of this. I think his old unit must be in town.
 
From a PR standpoint what's worse: letting anyone pick up and handle the equipment (which while deactivated is essentially a paperweight) or having some marine discriminate and yell at people, "don't let you kids touch that!".

From a safety standpoint, it's a bad idea to let any children develop the idea that any type of firearm is inherently safe or an object to be played with.
 
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