U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band pose for a picture with members of the Los Sabrosos Del Son Band band during the Summer Latin...
The 2nd Marine Division Band marches out to conclude the 2024 Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May...
U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band perform in front of students during a static display held at Swansboro Elementary School in...
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aden Taylor-Hardin, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs a solo during the Krewe of Orpheus Parade...
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Dotson, a Midland, Michigan native and french horn instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, posts security at...
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Pellon, a Miami, Florida native and the conductor of the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Jazz Band,...
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tavian Antoine a Coral Springs, Florida native and a drummer with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview at the...
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Pellon a Miami, Florida native and a conductor with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview...
U.S. Marine Corps LCpl Ashley Wright, a Beaufort, South Carolina native and clarinet player with the 2d Marine Division Band conducts an interview at...
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Britt Camren, a Dover, Delaware native and musician with the 2d Marine Division Band sings during a high school football game...
Marine musicians perform a wide variety of military and civic events such as ceremonies, parades, festivals, public concerts, educational outreach, and professional sporting events. Music support utilizes a variety of ensemble configurations to include wind ensemble, ceremonial band, brass band, jazz combo, popular music group, brass quintet, jazz ensemble, and bugler.
Whether a traditional concert hall, outdoor venue or parade, military band performances must be free and open to the public. Marine Bands may perform at fairs, exhibitions and similar venues with admission fees if the performance is incidental to the primary event and no additional fee is charged to hear the band perform. Additional restrictions may apply.
Start your request for musical support by choosing the appropriate request form below. Once received, we will determine whether we can support your request. If your request is approved, a representative from the band will reach out to you for coordination. If your request is denied, you/your organization will receive an email explaining why your request is not eligible to receive support.
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.
2nd Marine Division Band 2nd Marine Division PSC Box 20088 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0088 Military Request Form Civilian Request Form
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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.
CWO3 Pellon reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in June 2023 and currently serves as the Director.
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WO Geary reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2024 and currently serves as the Assistant Director.
MSgt Merville reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in August 2021 and currently serves as the Instrument Repair Technician
GySgt Matt reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2023 and currently serves as the Enlisted Conductor.
GySgt Larsen reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in July 2024 and currently serves as the Drum Major.
SSgt Whitney reported to the 2nd Marine Division Band, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in August 2022 and currently serves as the Production Manager.