U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Band San Diego, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, perform at the Little Italy tree lighting event, San Diego, California, Dec. 7, 2024. The Marine Band San Diego’s job is to provide ceremonial music, boost morale and participate in outreach work and attend events and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)