U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march during the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade at Manhattan, New York, Oct. 9, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)