Car Wash and Military Hardware at Ford Dealership Sunday (Not Saturday)

Patriot Day in Rancho Santa Margarita is still more than three weeks away, but the city's adopted 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton will have a presence in town Aug. 21.

Two high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle gun trucks will be on display at from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to just looking around at some of the military hardware, including some Humvees, residents can also support the 2/5 by getting their cars washed.

The event is designed to help the community learn more about the Marines and foster the relationship the city has with its adopted unit.

Funds from the car wash will benefit the Marine Birthday Ball Committee, a private organization composed of volunteers who work to raise money in support of social events. This car wash will raise money to benefit the annual Marine Birthday Ball celebration. The federal government, including the Department of Defense and the Marine Corps, does not endorse any company, sponsor or private organization or its products and services. 

In addition to meeting Marines and viewing the hardware, kids can get their faces painted in camouflage colors.

For more information, contact Christine Groves at 949-635.1825.

Editor's note: The headline in an earlier version of this story said the car wash was Saturday; it's Sunday. Sunday! Sunday!! Sunday!!!