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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Russo, a percussion instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 performs at the static display during Marine Week Atlanta, Aug. 31, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tannah Morris)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Russo, a percussion instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 performs at the static display during Marine Week Atlanta, Aug. 31, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tannah Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, brass band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 perform at the static display during Marine Week Atlanta, Aug. 31, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tannah Morris)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, brass band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 perform at the static display during Marine Week Atlanta, Aug. 31, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tannah Morris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the MARFORPAC relief and appointment ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, Hawaii, June 23, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibilities and authorities from the outgoing to the oncoming sergeant major. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook, outgoing sergeant major, MARFORPAC, relinquished his authority to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, oncoming sergeant major, MARFORPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the MARFORPAC relief and appointment ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, Hawaii, June 23, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibilities and authorities from the outgoing to the oncoming sergeant major. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook, outgoing sergeant major, MARFORPAC, relinquished his authority to Sgt. Maj. Joy M. Kitashima, oncoming sergeant major, MARFORPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy Beaven, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Marines with The Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band march in formation during the Kailua Independence Day Parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2025. An Independence Day parade is held annually in Kailua, that featured a performance from the MARFORPAC band, a parade float contest, and a recognition ceremony for local heroes, providing the local community an opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy Beaven, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Marines with The Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band march in formation during the Kailua Independence Day Parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2025. An Independence Day parade is held annually in Kailua, that featured a performance from the MARFORPAC band, a parade float contest, and a recognition ceremony for local heroes, providing the local community an opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band perform during the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Aug. 8, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provides an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH's longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band perform during the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Aug. 8, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provides an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH's longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alana Smallwood

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band pose for a section photo in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2025. The MARFORPAC Band performs throughout the Indo-Pacific at more than 400 events each year, including ceremonies and parades. The band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for military and civic ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Conor Ragland)

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band pose for a section photo in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2025. The MARFORPAC Band performs throughout the Indo-Pacific at more than 400 events each year, including ceremonies and parades. The band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for military and civic ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Conor Ragland)

Photo by Cpl. Conor Ragland

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Rock Band perform at Faneuil Hall Marketplace during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Rock Band perform at Faneuil Hall Marketplace during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds)

Photo by Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Potter, the enlisted conductor for the Quantico Marine Band assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads the band in the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Potter, the enlisted conductor for the Quantico Marine Band assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads the band in the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

The Quantico Marine Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, play a song at the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Band played patriotic music to display the Marine Corps’ values in support of the community relations event. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

The Quantico Marine Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, play a song at the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Band played patriotic music to display the Marine Corps’ values in support of the community relations event. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform outside the First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. First Horizon Park partnered with Marines as a way to show support for the Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform outside the First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. First Horizon Park partnered with Marines as a way to show support for the Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during Marine Day at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, April 30, 2025. Marine Day at the Alamo is part of a Marine Corps-Fiesta tradition and features a performance by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, as well as an opportunity for guests to view military equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marine Corps musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during Marine Day at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, April 30, 2025. Marine Day at the Alamo is part of a Marine Corps-Fiesta tradition and features a performance by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, as well as an opportunity for guests to view military equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

The Quantico Marine Band marches during the Memorial Day parade in the City of Falls Church, Virginia, May 26, 2025. The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade is an annual event that honors the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

The Quantico Marine Band marches during the Memorial Day parade in the City of Falls Church, Virginia, May 26, 2025. The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade is an annual event that honors the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Local Nashville residents watch a live performance by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino)

Local Nashville residents watch a live performance by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Zehrung, a saxophone instrumentalist with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, performs at a Marine Corps static display as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Zehrung, a saxophone instrumentalist with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, performs at a Marine Corps static display as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

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