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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during a Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The event was open to the public and was 2nd MAW Band’s first Christmas concert since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during a Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The event was open to the public and was 2nd MAW Band’s first Christmas concert since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (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 play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (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 play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band play music during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

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Photo by Cpl Dias, Jane R.

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Corps Brass Band perform a concert at Norfolk Christian Schools in Norfolk, Virginia, April 17, 2023. The brass band is a group of 8-12 Marines that perform jazz, swing, rock, and other styles of contemporary music for public performances in order to enhance Marine Corps recruiting and promote positive community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Corps Brass Band perform a concert at Norfolk Christian Schools in Norfolk, Virginia, April 17, 2023. The brass band is a group of 8-12 Marines that perform jazz, swing, rock, and other styles of contemporary music for public performances in order to enhance Marine Corps recruiting and promote positive community relations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) Band, perform during the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd MAW, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 7, 2023. The change of command signified the passing of responsibilities from Lt. Col. WIlliam J. Pomeroy to Lt. Col. Robert M. Rhea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gideon M. Schippers)

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) Band, perform during the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd MAW, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 7, 2023. The change of command signified the passing of responsibilities from Lt. Col. WIlliam J. Pomeroy to Lt. Col. Robert M. Rhea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gideon M. Schippers)

Photo by Cpl. Gideon M. Schippers

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Dalton, drum major with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, marches in a parade during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Dalton, drum major with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, marches in a parade during the 47th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration at Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 24, 2023. U.S. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed concerts to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. This year marked over two decades that a Marine Corps band has supported the Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand in formation during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France, May 28, 2023. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 105th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, honoring those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. American Battle Monument Commission staff throughout the world honor these fallen service members each and every day by maintaining memorial sites, offering commemoration services, and educating future generation of our nations fallen.

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand in formation during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France, May 28, 2023. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 105th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, honoring those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. American Battle Monument Commission staff throughout the world honor these fallen service members each and every day by maintaining memorial sites, offering commemoration services, and educating future generation of our nations fallen.

Photo by Cpl Kayla Hallorand

Please join members of the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band with members of the other service bands here on Oahu for a Joint Services Band Concert at Fort DeRussy at 4:00PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
This concert is free to the public.

Please join members of the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band with members of the other service bands here on Oahu for a Joint Services Band Concert at Fort DeRussy at 4:00PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023. This concert is free to the public.

Photo by USMC

A member of the III MEF band coaches students on point during a sectional lesson for each instrument.
楽器ごとに分かれてのレッスンで、生徒らにポイントポイントで指導する第三海兵遠征軍音楽隊員。

A member of the III MEF band coaches students on point during a sectional lesson for each instrument. 楽器ごとに分かれてのレッスンで、生徒らにポイントポイントで指導する第三海兵遠征軍音楽隊員。

Photo by Yoshie Makiyama

Members of the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band play during the Forward, March Concert at San Diego State University, California, April 6, 2023. The band played this concert to kick off their Spring Concert Series, in which they play only Marches for the San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Members of the 3rd Marine Air Wing Band play during the Forward, March Concert at San Diego State University, California, April 6, 2023. The band played this concert to kick off their Spring Concert Series, in which they play only Marches for the San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen

The 1st Marine Division Band, composed of 1 officer and 50 enlisted Marines pose in front of the Division Logo on Camp Pendleton, CA.

Photo by USMC

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kyne, the officer in charge of the 1st Marine Division Band, conducts his ensemble during a performance at the Pacific Coast Regional Wind Band Festival in Long Beach, California, March 4, 2023. The festival consisted of 14 ensembles from high schools throughout California and gave the 1st MARDIV Band an opportunity to engage with the community and showcase their talent. Kyne is a native of West Hartford, Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kyne, the officer in charge of the 1st Marine Division Band, conducts his ensemble during a performance at the Pacific Coast Regional Wind Band Festival in Long Beach, California, March 4, 2023. The festival consisted of 14 ensembles from high schools throughout California and gave the 1st MARDIV Band an opportunity to engage with the community and showcase their talent. Kyne is a native of West Hartford, Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW's reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW's reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph

U.S. Sailors and Marines with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform at the historic Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, April 18, 2023. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band toured northern Italy to perform multiple concerts and ceremonies in Bassano Del Grappa, Longarone, Belluno, and Vicenza. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. Liam D. Guin.)

U.S. Sailors and Marines with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform at the historic Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, April 18, 2023. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band toured northern Italy to perform multiple concerts and ceremonies in Bassano Del Grappa, Longarone, Belluno, and Vicenza. (Courtesy photo provided by Sgt. Liam D. Guin.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kevin Lopez Herrera

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Michael Barnett conducts the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band during the 3d Marine Division Relief and Appointment and Change of Charge Ceremony on Camp Courtney.

U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Michael Barnett conducts the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band during the 3d Marine Division Relief and Appointment and Change of Charge Ceremony on Camp Courtney.

Photo by Cpl Dias, Jane R.

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