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U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022. - U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022.

1st MARDIV Band provides musical score for new “Shifting Threats” commercial

The Pacific theater of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Iraq – since its inception in the 1940s, members of the 1st Marine Division Band have gone wherever Marines have fought, often setting down their instruments to be on the front lines. Today, the band continues its history of supporting Marines on the ground, providing music for 1st Marine Division ceremonies as well as over 400 events in the surrounding community. Most recently, they provided the musical score for the Marine Corps’ newest commercial campaign, “Shifting Threats.”...

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U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Byron Reed, 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District musician technical assistant, speaks with students at the Bands of America Grand National Championship on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students. - U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Byron Reed, 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District musician technical assistant, speaks with students at the Bands of America Grand National Championship on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

Marines continue partnership with Music for All at Bands of America Grand National Championships

U.S. Marines presented the nation’s top performing marching bands with category awards at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 10-12, 2022...

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Abel EucedaVillatoro, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, renders honors during Veterans Day Parade 2022 on the USS Arlington (LPD 24) on Nov. 9, 2022. Veterans Day New York is an annual public event that celebrates those who served and are currently serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Abel EucedaVillatoro, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, renders honors during Veterans Day Parade 2022 on the USS Arlington (LPD 24) on Nov. 9, 2022. Veterans Day New York is an annual public event that celebrates those who served and are currently serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

II MEF Marines participate in Veterans Week: New York

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force New York are transiting aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) in support of this year’s Veterans Week celebration held in New York City from Nov. 9-14.

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