U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lucas T. DeValder, drum major with the Quantico Marine Band, a New York native, leads the band during the St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 9, 2024. The band provides musical support that enhances community relations and troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)