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Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Andrew Kim poses for a photo in front of the ROK Marine Corps emblem at Camp Baran, Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23. Kim, a Daegu, South Korea native, served as a translator on the watch floor of the operations center during UFS 23. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. This creates an opportunity for ROK and III MEF Marines to train together while conducting the live, virtual, and constructive exercise events that reaffirming the U.S.’s ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Gabriel Adibe)

Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Andrew Kim poses for a photo in front of the ROK Marine Corps emblem at Camp Baran, Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23. Kim, a Daegu, South Korea native, served as a translator on the watch floor of the operations center during UFS 23. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the combined defense posture and Alliance response capabilities based on scenarios that reflect diverse threats within the security environment. This creates an opportunity for ROK and III MEF Marines to train together while conducting the live, virtual, and constructive exercise events that reaffirming the U.S.’s ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Gabriel Adibe)

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Lance Corporal Sunny Lee, a musician with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for the City of San Antonio's World Heritage Festival on September 8th, 2023. The performance highlighted the band's position as a cultural touchstone at the festival while also reinforcing recruiting efforts in the region.

Lance Corporal Sunny Lee, a musician with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for the City of San Antonio's World Heritage Festival on September 8th, 2023. The performance highlighted the band's position as a cultural touchstone at the festival while also reinforcing recruiting efforts in the region.

Photo by GySgt Will Pierce

GySgt Geoffrey Parks, Drum Major, 3rd MAW Band, leads the band during Scottish Fest at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA during Memorial Day weekend, 2023. The band performed at the festival to strengthen ties with communities in the Southern California area.

GySgt Geoffrey Parks, Drum Major, 3rd MAW Band, leads the band during Scottish Fest at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA during Memorial Day weekend, 2023. The band performed at the festival to strengthen ties with communities in the Southern California area.

Photo by GySgt Will Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps BGen Robert B. Brodie, Assistant Wing Commander of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a performance of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band on Wednesday September 6th, during the America Chapel Event at the Maranatha Christian School. Their performance strengthened ties between the Marine Corps and members of the greater San Diego area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Kristopher Montemayor)

U.S. Marine Corps BGen Robert B. Brodie, Assistant Wing Commander of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a performance of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band on Wednesday September 6th, during the America Chapel Event at the Maranatha Christian School. Their performance strengthened ties between the Marine Corps and members of the greater San Diego area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Kristopher Montemayor)

Photo by GySgt Will Pierce

Gunnery Sergeant Geoffrey Parks, Drum Major, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, and Drum Major Chris Blain lead the combined Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band and Winnipeg Police Pipe Band as they march on for the closing ceremony of the 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Sep 2nd, 2023. The band performed at the gathering and games to build relationships with the community and strengthen the alliance between the US and Canada. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sergeant Will Pierce)

Gunnery Sergeant Geoffrey Parks, Drum Major, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, and Drum Major Chris Blain lead the combined Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band and Winnipeg Police Pipe Band as they march on for the closing ceremony of the 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Sep 2nd, 2023. The band performed at the gathering and games to build relationships with the community and strengthen the alliance between the US and Canada. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sergeant Will Pierce)

Photo by GySgt William Pierce

The Quantico Marine Corps Big Band rehearses for their upcoming concert. The Big Band is performing at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on September 14th at 12:00 p.m.

The Quantico Marine Corps Big Band rehearses for their upcoming concert. The Big Band is performing at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on September 14th at 12:00 p.m.

Photo by GYSGT Brandon S. Johnson

Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed in the Friendship Music Festival alongside members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Band aboard Camp Lester in Okinawa Japan. Throughout the day they facilitated sectionals and performed in a concert with the students of Lester Middle School and Mashiki Junior High School.

Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed in the Friendship Music Festival alongside members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Band aboard Camp Lester in Okinawa Japan. Throughout the day they facilitated sectionals and performed in a concert with the students of Lester Middle School and Mashiki Junior High School.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Brass Band performed alongside the Nepali Army Band wile closing out their week-long outreach at the US/Nepal Independence Day Celebration. Marine Musicians of the jazz combo and ceremonial band were a part of the celebration along with the United States Ambassador to Nepal, the Honorable Dean R. Thompson and His Excellency Mr. Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Vice-President of Nepal.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Brass Band performed alongside the Nepali Army Band wile closing out their week-long outreach at the US/Nepal Independence Day Celebration. Marine Musicians of the jazz combo and ceremonial band were a part of the celebration along with the United States Ambassador to Nepal, the Honorable Dean R. Thompson and His Excellency Mr. Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Vice-President of Nepal.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Brass Band performed for the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Torii Beach hosted by the Torii MWR and U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa aboard Torri Station in Okinawa, Japan. The Brass Band delivered a high energy performance which included heavy crowd involvement.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Brass Band performed for the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Torii Beach hosted by the Torii MWR and U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa aboard Torri Station in Okinawa, Japan. The Brass Band delivered a high energy performance which included heavy crowd involvement.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs for The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan's 4th of July Celebration at the Hilton in American Village in Okinawa, Japan. The band delivered an evening full of jazz standards and classic patriotic tunes for the audience of distinguished guests.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs for The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan's 4th of July Celebration at the Hilton in American Village in Okinawa, Japan. The band delivered an evening full of jazz standards and classic patriotic tunes for the audience of distinguished guests.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Popular Music Group performs for the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur's annual Independence Day Reception. This performance closed out their tour of Malaysia, allowing them the opportunity to strengthen the alliance between Malaysia and the United Stated through the universal language of music.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Popular Music Group performs for the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur's annual Independence Day Reception. This performance closed out their tour of Malaysia, allowing them the opportunity to strengthen the alliance between Malaysia and the United Stated through the universal language of music.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band hosted a clinic for musicians from Meio University at the Band Hall aboard Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan. Both the students and musicians enjoyed rehearsing and building friendships through music.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band hosted a clinic for musicians from Meio University at the Band Hall aboard Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan. Both the students and musicians enjoyed rehearsing and building friendships through music.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed with the world-renowned Boston Brass for the Spring Concert at Tedako Hall in Okinawa, Japan. The Wind Ensemble delivered an amazing performance for a sold-out audience.

The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed with the world-renowned Boston Brass for the Spring Concert at Tedako Hall in Okinawa, Japan. The Wind Ensemble delivered an amazing performance for a sold-out audience.

Photo by Cpl Phillips, Tessa J.

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher L. Bopp, outgoing commanding officer for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, left, receives the unit colors from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Soto, senior enlisted leader for MCB Camp Blaz, right, during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 10, 2023. Bopp relinquished command of Camp Blaz to Col. Ernest Govea after serving as the commanding officer since May of 2021. The change of command ceremony is an honored tradition, which signifies the transfer of command responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher L. Bopp, outgoing commanding officer for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, left, receives the unit colors from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Soto, senior enlisted leader for MCB Camp Blaz, right, during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 10, 2023. Bopp relinquished command of Camp Blaz to Col. Ernest Govea after serving as the commanding officer since May of 2021. The change of command ceremony is an honored tradition, which signifies the transfer of command responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by LCpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ezequiel Gonzalez, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Brass Band, plays percussion during the 2nd MAW Brass Band drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ezequiel Gonzalez, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Brass Band, plays percussion during the 2nd MAW Brass Band drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) march in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 30, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm to Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) march in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 30, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm to Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays at 2nd MAW’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the former commanding general of 2nd MAW, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael Cederholm, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the oncoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays at 2nd MAW’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the former commanding general of 2nd MAW, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael Cederholm, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the oncoming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during 2nd MAW’s change of command, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, oncoming commanding general, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during 2nd MAW’s change of command, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, oncoming commanding general, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during 2nd MAW’s change of command, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, oncoming commanding general, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform during 2nd MAW’s change of command, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 10, 2020. Maj. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, oncoming commanding general, signifying the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Walls

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