U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, addresses a crowd of local students and their parents and coaches during the MCRC Wrestling Clinic during Marine Week Detroit Sep. 9, 2017. Marines hosted many events during Marine Week Detroit as a part of their City Partnership Program. MCRC City Partnerships seek to align the Marine Corps with cities that share the essence of Marines - an irreducible fighting spirit. Some events hosted included High School visits supported by the Silent Drill Platoon, a Community Leaders Reception, a photography competition showcasing Detroit's fighting spirit, youth basketball and wrestling clinics, three on three basketball tournament, a cooking competition featuring an Expeditionary Field Kitchen, and more. MCRC leveraged existing partnerships with USA Wrestling, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and local contacts in the city to create events in celebration of the emerging partnership. Other City Partnerships in development include Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, and Oakland, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks)