U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Weasley Hayes, drum major, Marine Band San Diego, leads the West Coast Composite Band in the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Jan. 1, 2025. The Rose Parade, created to showcase the beauty of Pasadena, is part of an annual celebration, Tournament of Roses, that includes various floats, bands, dancers, and equestrian units. The Marine Corps has served the Nation honorably for 250 years. Marines embody the uncompromising standards and characteristics of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)