United States Marine Corps



4879975-72326500I Marine Expeditionary ForcePublic Affairs OfficePO Box 555321 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5025 MEDIA ADVISORYMay 13, 201515-008imefpublicaffairs@usmc.mil Media Desk: 760-763-7047Duty Phone: 760-846-0356Marines Demonstrate Capabilities at Torrance Armed Forces Day ParadeTORRANCE, Calif. – Marines aboard Camp Pendleton are scheduled to support the 56th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade from Fri., May 15 to Sun., May 17 with static displays of military vehicles, explosive ordnance disposal suits, military working dogs and artillery pieces.The Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade pays tribute to the United States Armed Forces as one of the nation’s largest Armed Forces celebrations. Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group, will be the senior-ranking flag officer for the Marine Corps.In addition to static displays and demonstrations, there is a free concert to the public scheduled at the James Armstrong Theatre on Fri., May 15 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The parade is scheduled to begin on Sat., May 16 at 1:30 p.m. and will run westbound along Torrance Boulevard from Crenshaw Boulevard to City Hall.-30-Coordinating Instructions:Media who are interested in covering this event must RSVP no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, via e-mail at: imefpublicaffairs@usmc.mil or via phone at: (760) 763-7047. Please provide your name, agency, and contact information when you RSVP. Coordinating instructions will be provided to media that RSVP. ................
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