USA. New York, New York. 2008. Fleet Week, New York City. Children and adults clambered on tanks and helicopters whose
weapon systems were stenciled with the names of wives, lovers and mothers. A long line of
people waited in the heat for the chance to explore a Marine assault ship. A waitress who
worked at a nearby bar walked down the line, flirting with every sailor and Marine and offering
coupons for free drinks. An attentive audience watched proudly as Marines in starched uniforms
demonstrated their weapons. The children giggled and squealed, made shooting noises and
chased one another.