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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Anderson, a saxophone instrumentalist with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, performs during the annual Summer Concert performance at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 12, 2026. MCRD San Diego hosted its annual Summer Concert and Commanding General’s Reception, inviting permanent personnel, dependents, visitors and distinguished guests to enjoy a musical performance, build camaraderie and celebrate the summer season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)

Marine Band San Diego - Summer Concert

Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Duncan Lovegrove, a trumpet player with the 1st Marine Division Band performs during a concert at Butterfield Amphitheater in Idyllwild, California, Aug. 20, 2026. The band’s performance at Idyllwild occurs annually as a means of maintaining strong military relations with the community. Lovegrove is a native of Vermont. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco)

Upholding Traditions

Cpl. Stella Tedesco
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform during a concert at the Butterfield Amphitheater, Idyllwild, California, Aug. 20, 2026. The band’s performance at Idyllwild contributes to the band’s mission of providing musical support to the surrounding community and as a means of maintaining community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco)

Idyllwild Summer Concert

Cpl. Stella Tedesco
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Davis, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 1st Marine Division Band, plays the trumpet during the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival Parade in Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 18, 2026. The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is a 10-day festival drawing nearly 200,000 visitors and features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western entertainment in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Halley, from Ohio, a musician with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller)

49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

Pfc. Keani Guthmueller
U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during the 2026 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fair Grounds in Del Mar, California, July 4, 2026. Marine Band San Diego performed in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, commemorating independence, freedom and democracy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)

San Diego County Fair

Sgt. Alexis Sanchez
260702-N-FY193-1687 NEW YORK (July 2, 2026) The U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band entertains a crowd in Times Square, during International Naval Review 250, July 2, 2026. For 250 years, our Navy and Marine Corps stood the watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America's independence. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike Shen)

International Naval Review 250 - NYC

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cristian Granados, a percussionist with Marine Forces Reserve Band, prepares his drum kit before a jazz ensemble performance during the U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires Independence Day celebration in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 30, 2026. The annual event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence and provides an opportunity to strengthen ties between U.S. and Argentine government, military, and civilian partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires

Sgt. Samuel Qin
A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform at a concert in celebration of Freedom 250 at the SM Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines, June 28, 2026. Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia supported communication coverage of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performance in Manila as part of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' Freedom 250 campaign. The concert celebrated the enduring friendship between the United States and the Philippines while commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, 80 years of diplomatic relations, and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty.

Freedom 250: Mall of Asia

Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Richard Danford, a tuba instrumentalist with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, performs during the 2026 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California, June 25, 2026. Marine Band San Diego’s Brass Band conducted a public performance to improve community relations, increase moral, and spread awareness of Marine Corps opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez)

San Diego County Fair

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Valerio Alvarez
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform in honor of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary celebration in Bangkok, Royal Kingdom of Thailand, June 25, 2026. The performance was held in support of the America250 initiative, which serves to commemorate the enduring legacy of the nation. United States embassies held events in support of the initiative to celebrate the resilience of their nation alongside their hosts, and to continue to strengthen the bonds between them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

America’s 250th Anniversary in Chiang Mai

Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Doherty
NORFOLK, Va. (June 19, 2026) Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during the Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)

SAIL250 Virginia

Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Co
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyren Davis, a musician with the Quantico Marine Brass Band performs during the post-parade patriotic concert in Appleton, Wisconsin, June 13, 2026. The annual Flag Day Parade is referred to as one of the oldest, largest, Flag Day Parades in the nation with 50,000 patriotic attendees and is led by Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard, Marine Poolees from Recruiting Sub Station Appleton, and the Quantico Marine Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez)

Appleton Flag Day

Lance Cpl. Lynsee Avila-Ramirez
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, march in the Grand Floral Starlight Parade during the Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week, in Portland, Oregon, June 6, 2026. The Portland Rose Festival was a part of Portland Fleet Week and provided the opportunity to build community relations for the citizens of Oregon to interact with Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

Portland Fleet Week

Cpl. Stella Tedesco
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted advisor of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, pose for a photo with the Marine Forces Reserve Band during a ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 4, 2026. Each year only a select few military bands are presented with the Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence award, the highest honor a military concert band can receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nalanie Davila)

Musical Excellence Citation

Lance Cpl. Nalanie Davila
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julian Garcia, from Florida, an alto saxophone musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs during the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, May 23, 2026. The U.S. Marine Corps supported the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held during Memorial Day weekend, with static displays of military aircraft and vehicles and participation in ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

Coca Cola 600

Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gina Mentzer, a flute player with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs at the Mission Hills Veteran Resource Fair concert during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 24, 2026. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco)

Los Angeles Fleet Week

Cpl. Stella Tedesco
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Lindsay S. Waller, a ceremonial conductor with the 2nd Marine Division Band, conducts music during a concert for the community to highlight the close relationship between the French and the U.S., at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 21, 2026. The 2nd MARDIV band is performed at different locations around France as part of Memorial Day weekend and the commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)

Marines in Soissons, France

Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Tran, a musician with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, renders a salute during a San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in San Diego, California, May 6, 2026. Marine Band San Diego’s performance at the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honored fallen law enforcement officers, reinforced commitment between military and local agencies, and paid tribute to the sacrifices made to the San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso)

Law Enforcement Memorial

Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Greyson Winn, a tuba player with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band, plays while marching in formation during the Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade on Apr. 26, 2026. The Parris Island Marine Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for Louisville residents celebrating the Kentucky Derby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Pegasus Parade

Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Liam Hanna and Sgt. Bryce Rothermel, both instrumentalists with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa Band Element, discuss the significance and uniqueness of their posting in Naples, Italy, April 23, 2026. This is the third installment of the video series “Beyond Tripoli - The Lesser-Known Posts Of The Corps”, which explores rarely seen positions or locations not typically associated with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)

Beyond Tripoli Episode 3: Marines in Italy
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Giovani Jauregui, a native from Hemet, California and the guitarist for Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), playing the guitar at the Schwob School of Music, Columbus, Georgia on April 15, 2026. 6th Marine Corps District and the MARFORRES band take a tour throughout the Southeastern region promoting the Marine Corps Musician Enlistment option program (MEOP). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yovanik Calderon)

Southeastern Music Tour

Cpl. Yovanik Calderon

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Anderson, a saxophone instrumentalist with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, performs during the annual Summer Concert performance at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 12, 2026. MCRD San Diego hosted its annual Summer Concert and Commanding General’s Reception, inviting permanent personnel, dependents, visitors and distinguished guests to enjoy a musical performance, build camaraderie and celebrate the summer season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso) — Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Summer Concert

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hannah Ford, an enlisted conductor with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, conducts the band during the annual Summer Concert performance at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 12, 2026. MCRD San Diego hosted its annual Summer Concert and Commanding General’s Reception, inviting permanent personnel, dependents, visitors and distinguished guests to enjoy a musical performance, build camaraderie and celebrate the summer season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso) — Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Summer Concert

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, gives a speech before the annual Summer Concert performance at MCRD San Diego, California, Aug. 12, 2026. MCRD San Diego hosted its annual Summer Concert and Commanding General’s Reception, inviting permanent personnel, dependents, visitors and distinguished guests to enjoy a musical performance, build camaraderie and celebrate the summer season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Alonso) — Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Summer Concert

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eric Kyne, a band officer with the 1st Marine Division Band, receives a plaque from Ken Dahkden with the Semper Fi Fund during a concert at the Butterfield Amphitheater, Idyllwild, California, Aug. 20, 2026. The band’s performance at Idyllwild contributes to the band’s mission of providing musical support to the surrounding community and as a means of maintaining community relations. Kyne is a native of Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco) — Idyllwild Summer Concert

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U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform during a concert at the Butterfield Amphitheater, Idyllwild, California, Aug. 20, 2026. The band’s performance at Idyllwild contributes to the band’s mission of providing musical support to the surrounding community and as a means of maintaining community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco) — Idyllwild Summer Concert

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamarion Parks, a pianist with the 1st Marine Division Band, performs during a concert at the Butterfield Amphitheater, Idyllwild, California, Aug. 20, 2026. The band’s performance at Idyllwild contributes to the band’s mission of providing musical support to the surrounding community and as a means of maintaining community relations. Parks is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stella Tedesco) — Idyllwild Summer Concert

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U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard present the colors during the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival Parade in Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 18, 2026. The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is a 10-day festival drawing nearly 200,000 visitors and features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western entertainment in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges) — Cheyenne Frontier Days

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Wiles, a clarinet instrumentalist with the 1st Marine Division Band, plays the clarinet during the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival Parade in Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 18, 2026. The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is a 10-day festival drawing nearly 200,000 visitors and features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western entertainment in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges) — Cheyenne Frontier Days

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Davis, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 1st Marine Division Band, plays the trumpet during the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival Parade in Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 18, 2026. The 130th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days is a 10-day festival drawing nearly 200,000 visitors and features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western entertainment in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges) — Cheyenne Frontier Days

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Quantico Marine Band performs for students — Quantico Marine Band performs for students

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U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band play music during a change of command ceremony for Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2026. — CLR-1 Change of Command

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julian Garcia, from Florida, left, GySgt. Daniel Melendez, from Puerto Rico, middle, and Sgt. David Zehrung, from Wisconsin, musicians with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tannah Morris, from New Jersey, musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, waves to the spectators during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Morgan Lavis, from Michigan, right, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Halley, from Ohio, musicians with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, talks with spectators during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Geary, from Alaska, a band officer with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, conducts the band during the 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Halley, from Ohio, a musician with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, performs during the 49th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa June 27, 2026. The 2nd MAW Band took part in the celebration to strengthen community relations and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corp photo by Pfc. Keani Guthmueller) — 49th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration

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U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band perform for a concert held at Roanoke College, Salem, Va. Aug. 28, 2017. The concert was part of a free annual summer concert series. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian L. Ricardo) — Quantico Marine Band at Roanoke College

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U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, perform during the 2026 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fair Grounds in Del Mar, California, July 4, 2026. Marine Band San Diego performed in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, commemorating independence, freedom and democracy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez) — San Diego County Fair

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260702-N-FY193-1687 NEW YORK (July 2, 2026)
The U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band entertains a crowd in Times Square, during International Naval Review 250, July 2, 2026. For 250 years, our Navy and Marine Corps stood the watch – constant, unabated in mission, faithfully preventing crisis and resolute in defending America's independence. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike Shen) — International Naval Review 250 - NYC

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U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform in honor of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary celebration in Bangkok, Royal Kingdom of Thailand, June 25, 2026. The performance was held in support of the America250 initiative, which serves to commemorate the enduring legacy of the nation. United States embassies held events in support of the initiative to celebrate the resilience of their nation alongside their hosts, and to continue to strengthen the bonds between them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Doherty) — America’s 250th Anniversary in Chiang Mai

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