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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezequiel E. Gonzalez, a percussionist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 22, 2022. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezequiel E. Gonzalez, a percussionist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 22, 2022. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Giving Back to His Nation: Cpl. Ezequiel E. Gonzalez

For U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezequiel E. Gonzalez, a percussionist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, being a first-generation American citizen brought adversity that set a precedence of hard work and determination. Positive influences on his early life set the tone for the legacy he wanted to leave behind in his Marine Corps career.“Both

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Children and parents move through the buffet line during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Service Organization (USO) and Marine Corps Community Services banded together to put together a breakfast that featured a buffet, pictures with Santa Claus, and stockings for each child to bring magic and comfort to those who may be separated from their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Archuleta) - Children and parents move through the buffet line during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Service Organization (USO) and Marine Corps Community Services banded together to put together a breakfast that featured a buffet, pictures with Santa Claus, and stockings for each child to bring magic and comfort to those who may be separated from their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Archuleta)

Dining with Santa

Santa and his elves visited with families of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina during a Breakfast with Santa event, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Service Organization (USO) and Marine Corps Community Services banded together to put together a breakfast that featured a buffet, pictures with Santa Claus, and stockings for each child to bring magic and comfort to those who may be separated from their families during the holiday season

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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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