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U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Potter, the enlisted conductor for the Quantico Marine Band assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads the band in the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Potter, the enlisted conductor for the Quantico Marine Band assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads the band in the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

The Quantico Marine Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, play a song at the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Band played patriotic music to display the Marine Corps’ values in support of the community relations event. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

The Quantico Marine Band, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, play a song at the opening ceremony during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Quantico Marine Band played patriotic music to display the Marine Corps’ values in support of the community relations event. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform outside the First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. First Horizon Park partnered with Marines as a way to show support for the Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform outside the First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. First Horizon Park partnered with Marines as a way to show support for the Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during Marine Day at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, April 30, 2025. Marine Day at the Alamo is part of a Marine Corps-Fiesta tradition and features a performance by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, as well as an opportunity for guests to view military equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

U.S. Marine Corps musicians from Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during Marine Day at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, April 30, 2025. Marine Day at the Alamo is part of a Marine Corps-Fiesta tradition and features a performance by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, as well as an opportunity for guests to view military equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes

The Quantico Marine Band marches during the Memorial Day parade in the City of Falls Church, Virginia, May 26, 2025. The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade is an annual event that honors the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

The Quantico Marine Band marches during the Memorial Day parade in the City of Falls Church, Virginia, May 26, 2025. The City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade is an annual event that honors the service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Melendez

Local Nashville residents watch a live performance by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino)

Local Nashville residents watch a live performance by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino)

Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Zehrung, a saxophone instrumentalist with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, performs at a Marine Corps static display as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Zehrung, a saxophone instrumentalist with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, performs at a Marine Corps static display as part of Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Michael Newell

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, perform at Tootsies Orchid Lounge during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Tootsies hosted the 2nd MAW band as a way to show support for the Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform at an equipment display during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform at an equipment display during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines in the popular music ensemble, with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, pose for a photo on Broadway Street during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines in the popular music ensemble, with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, pose for a photo on Broadway Street during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Trevor Halley, a Marine musician with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, performs during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Trevor Halley, a Marine musician with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, performs during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, perform during Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 2025. Marines set up multiple equipment displays and recruiting booths during Marine Week to engage with the community of Nashville. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform during a wreath laying ceremony at Bicentennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee, June 4, 2025. Marines came out to the park to engage with the community, and to pay homage to Marines past and present. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, perform during a wreath laying ceremony at Bicentennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee, June 4, 2025. Marines came out to the park to engage with the community, and to pay homage to Marines past and present. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during Rock N’ Jock at First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during Rock N’ Jock at First Horizon Park as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

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