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The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band had the opportunity to perform at the Museo Naval Y Maritimo in Valparaiso, Chile, as part of UNITAS 2024. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

The U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band had the opportunity to perform at the Museo Naval Y Maritimo in Valparaiso, Chile, as part of UNITAS 2024. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee

U.S. Marines attached to the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Composite Band stand in formation following the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 12 Sept. 2024. Marines from the bands of III Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing joined the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band to provide musical support for the ceremony.

U.S. Marines attached to the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Composite Band stand in formation following the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 12 Sept. 2024. Marines from the bands of III Marine Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing joined the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band to provide musical support for the ceremony.

Photo by LCpl. Frederick Kozak

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego perform the opening ceremony at Del Norte High School San Diego, California, Sept. 9, 2024. Service members from southern California, supported the Del Norte High School Military Appreciation football game with the presentation of the colors, a K-9 demonstration, a coin toss, and performance by Marine Band San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego perform the opening ceremony at Del Norte High School San Diego, California, Sept. 9, 2024. Service members from southern California, supported the Del Norte High School Military Appreciation football game with the presentation of the colors, a K-9 demonstration, a coin toss, and performance by Marine Band San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell Alvarez

Parris Island Marine band leads the new Marines marching across the Peatross Parade Deck playing Semper Fidelis during the pass and review. Photo taken by Cpl. Alegria at the Graduation Ceremony on 20240906.

Parris Island Marine band leads the new Marines marching across the Peatross Parade Deck playing Semper Fidelis during the pass and review. Photo taken by Cpl. Alegria at the Graduation Ceremony on 20240906.

Photo by Cpl Alegria

Elmer Hawkins, center, a World War II veteran, poses for a photo with members of the 1st Marine Division Band during the annual 1st MARDIV Association banquet in San Antonio, Aug. 24, 2024. The association celebrated its 77th year hosting the reunion and brought Marines, both past and present, together for a week of remembrance and honoring its members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet)

Elmer Hawkins, center, a World War II veteran, poses for a photo with members of the 1st Marine Division Band during the annual 1st MARDIV Association banquet in San Antonio, Aug. 24, 2024. The association celebrated its 77th year hosting the reunion and brought Marines, both past and present, together for a week of remembrance and honoring its members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Sgt. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, perform at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, perform at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform a concert at the Grand Riverwalk during the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform a concert at the Grand Riverwalk during the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march during the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march during the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march during the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band march during the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band conduct a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band conduct a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band conduct a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band conduct a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois, and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) conducts a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois, and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) conducts a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois, and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, conducts a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois, and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, conducts a combined international band performance, also known as a military tattoo, at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band and the Fergus Pipe Band pose for a group photo at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band and the Fergus Pipe Band pose for a group photo at the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Fergus, Canada, Aug. 9, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band performed during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, conducts sound checks prior to the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Doggett, center, a native of Illinois and the director of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, conducts sound checks prior to the opening parade of the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 2024. The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event celebrating local Scottish heritage through various forms of entertainment. The 2nd MAW Band will be performing during the festival to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions represented by the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform with students at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon as part of an educational clinic organized by Recruiting Station Portland and local schools in the Portland area, June 7, 2024. Marines and students participated in combined rehearsals and Marines provided instrumental instruction and masterclasses to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform with students at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon as part of an educational clinic organized by Recruiting Station Portland and local schools in the Portland area, June 7, 2024. Marines and students participated in combined rehearsals and Marines provided instrumental instruction and masterclasses to students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

Photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran

U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen pose for a photo during the 2024 Joint Service Big Band Concert in Waikiki, Hawaii, June 1, 2024. The Joint Service Concert is held annually on Oahu to showcase the teamwork and strength of the combined efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu)

U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen pose for a photo during the 2024 Joint Service Big Band Concert in Waikiki, Hawaii, June 1, 2024. The Joint Service Concert is held annually on Oahu to showcase the teamwork and strength of the combined efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu)

Photo by Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band (MARFORPAC) perform at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, April 23, 2024. The MARFORPAC Band held several public performances and concerts leading up to and on Anzac Day commemorating the partnership between the United States and New Zealand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band (MARFORPAC) perform at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, April 23, 2024. The MARFORPAC Band held several public performances and concerts leading up to and on Anzac Day commemorating the partnership between the United States and New Zealand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

Photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band participate in a ceremony commemorating Flag Day at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 17, 2024. The MARFORAPAC Band conducted several performances in the days leading up to and on Flag Day, commemorating the 124th anniversary of the American Flag being raised above American Samoa and the territory’s strong association with the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band participate in a ceremony commemorating Flag Day at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April 17, 2024. The MARFORAPAC Band conducted several performances in the days leading up to and on Flag Day, commemorating the 124th anniversary of the American Flag being raised above American Samoa and the territory’s strong association with the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran)

Photo by Cpl. Darlin Moran

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