The 2nd Marine Division band attends the Corpsman Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 12,...
U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band march in formation during a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022....
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band performs during the Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North...
The 2nd Marine Division Band provides musical support for the five major commands and 47,000 Marines for whom Camp Lejeune is home. Known for their marching and musical excellence, the members of “The Division’s Own” are proud of their role as musical ambassadors for the Corps.
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The 2nd Marine Division Band - "The Division's Own" - was formed from elements of the 2nd, 6th, and 8th Marine Regiment Bands. They assembled for the first time in Wellington, New Zealand during World War II. Members of this band fought on Tarawa, Tinian, Wake Island, Guadalcanal, and Saipan. Since World War II, the 2nd Marine Division Band has continued its wartime missions, participating in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as military police, litter bearers, and security forces. More recently, the band deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, serving as a security platoon in the Al Anbar Province, Al Assad, and Fallujah. Members of the band have also deployed in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, serving the Division in various capacities in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
CWO2 Stephen Howell is the current Officer in Charge of the Second Marine Division Band.
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In March 2020, Master Gunnery Sergeant Mike checked into the Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to serve as the current Bandmaster of the Second Marine Division Band.
GySgt Brooks enlisted in the Marine Corps in July of 2002, and attended recruit training at MCRD