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The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Quartet plays at the 2023 Salute to the Veterans, an event that shares thanks to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifices, at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, North Carolina, May 9, 2023. The event boasted veterans and active-duty service members from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and key members from the Havelock community. Salute to the Veterans is hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce to strengthen ties between MCAS Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and the air stations neighboring communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Quartet plays at the 2023 Salute to the Veterans, an event that shares thanks to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifices, at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, North Carolina, May 9, 2023. The event boasted veterans and active-duty service members from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and key members from the Havelock community. Salute to the Veterans is hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce to strengthen ties between MCAS Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and the air stations neighboring communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legged race, and pie-eating contests.

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legged race, and pie-eating contests.

Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legged race, and pie-eating contests.

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legged race, and pie-eating contests.

Photo by Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Emrich, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Brass Band, plays the tuba 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 Sgt. William Emrich, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Brass Band, plays the tuba 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. service members in the U.S. Navy Band Southwest and the U.S. Marine Corps Band San Diego, perform at Balboa Park Organ Pavilion, California, Nov. 3, 2023, in support of a San Diego Fleet Week 2023. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events and personal interactions between service members and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

U.S. service members in the U.S. Navy Band Southwest and the U.S. Marine Corps Band San Diego, perform at Balboa Park Organ Pavilion, California, Nov. 3, 2023, in support of a San Diego Fleet Week 2023. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events and personal interactions between service members and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Benjamin Hallquist, an Owasso, Oklahoma native, a student with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, California, gets pinned to the rank of warrant officer during the Marine Corps Band Pinning and Leadership Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor four Marines getting promoted to the rank of warrant officer and recognize them for their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Benjamin Hallquist, an Owasso, Oklahoma native, a student with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, California, gets pinned to the rank of warrant officer during the Marine Corps Band Pinning and Leadership Ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 1, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor four Marines getting promoted to the rank of warrant officer and recognize them for their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aden Taylor-Hardin, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs a solo during the Krewe of Orpheus Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 12, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed during Mardi Gras to support the local community through a joint effort with Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band to help bridge the gap between the Marine Corps and the people who support them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aden Taylor-Hardin, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs a solo during the Krewe of Orpheus Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 12, 2024. The 2d MARDIV Band performed during Mardi Gras to support the local community through a joint effort with Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band to help bridge the gap between the Marine Corps and the people who support them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kylie Lake

On Feb. 24, the Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Downtown Parade.

On Feb. 24, the Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Downtown Parade.

Photo by Sgt. Dana Reminsky

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and members of Marine Band San Diego, perform a half-time show for San Diego State University during a rugby game in San Diego, California, May 15, 2022. The band is active in providing clinics and concerts for high school and college students throughout the western United States; serving as musical role models for developing musicians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and members of Marine Band San Diego, perform a half-time show for San Diego State University during a rugby game in San Diego, California, May 15, 2022. The band is active in providing clinics and concerts for high school and college students throughout the western United States; serving as musical role models for developing musicians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

The Marine Forces Reserve Brass Band performs at the National Salute to Veteran Patients and Centenarian Veteran Recognition Event in New Orleans, LA.

The Marine Forces Reserve Brass Band performs at the National Salute to Veteran Patients and Centenarian Veteran Recognition Event in New Orleans, LA.

Photo by Cpl. Dana Kvitek

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The Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Krewe of Titans Parade in Slidell, Louisiana.

The Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Krewe of Titans Parade in Slidell, Louisiana.

Photo by Sgt Dana Reminsky

The Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Krewe of Poseidon Mardi Gras Parade in Slidell, Louisiana.

The Marine Forces Reserve Ceremonial Band performed at the Krewe of Poseidon Mardi Gras Parade in Slidell, Louisiana.

Photo by Sgt Dana Reminsky

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performed at the Krewe of Atlas Parade in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performed at the Krewe of Atlas Parade in Metairie, Louisiana.

Photo by Sgt Dana Reminsky

In November of 2023, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band travelled to Okinawa, Japan to redesignate the 12th Marine Regiment to the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment. The MarForPac Band has had the distinct privilege in being the musical unit to support both of the redesignations of combat regiments into Littoral Regiments. A Brass Quintet (Reinforced) remained in Okinawa to support Marine Corps Birthday Balls while the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was supporting other musical operations in mainland Japan.

In November of 2023, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band travelled to Okinawa, Japan to redesignate the 12th Marine Regiment to the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment. The MarForPac Band has had the distinct privilege in being the musical unit to support both of the redesignations of combat regiments into Littoral Regiments. A Brass Quintet (Reinforced) remained in Okinawa to support Marine Corps Birthday Balls while the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was supporting other musical operations in mainland Japan.

Photo by USMC

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (Nov. 14, 2023) – Pacific Partnership 2023 Band performs at St. Joseph Business College, Nov. 14. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deirdre Marsac)

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (Nov. 14, 2023) – Pacific Partnership 2023 Band performs at St. Joseph Business College, Nov. 14. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deirdre Marsac)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deirdre

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Sept. 06. 2023) – Pacific Partnership 2023 leadership, Pacific Partnership 2023 staff and Malaysian service members pose for a group photo after opening ceremony at Swiss Garden Hotel in Kautan, Malaysia, Sept. 6. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Sept. 06. 2023) – Pacific Partnership 2023 leadership, Pacific Partnership 2023 staff and Malaysian service members pose for a group photo after opening ceremony at Swiss Garden Hotel in Kautan, Malaysia, Sept. 6. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander)

Photo by USMC

SUVA, Fiji (Nov. 3, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu plays a saxophone solo during a Pacific Partnership 2023 Band performance at the Civic Center Peace Garden, Nov. 3. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deirdre Marsac)

SUVA, Fiji (Nov. 3, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu plays a saxophone solo during a Pacific Partnership 2023 Band performance at the Civic Center Peace Garden, Nov. 3. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deirdre Marsac)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deirdre

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Sept. 8, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu, with the Pacific Partnership 2023 Band, plays saxophone during a concert performance at the Teluk Cempedak Beach in Kuantan, Malaysia, Sept. 8. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (Sept. 8, 2023) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kwame Dinizulu, with the Pacific Partnership 2023 Band, plays saxophone during a concert performance at the Teluk Cempedak Beach in Kuantan, Malaysia, Sept. 8. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)

Photo by Kegan E. Kay

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