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U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a concert at Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut, Oct. 11, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed at Bunnell High School to build relationships with local communities and to create awareness of the Marine Corps and its mission. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a concert at Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut, Oct. 11, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed at Bunnell High School to build relationships with local communities and to create awareness of the Marine Corps and its mission. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brooks, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, gives a command to the Marines during a halftime performance at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, in Pembroke, North Carolina, September 1, 2023. Community relation events like these enable the Marines of 2d MARDIV to give back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brooks, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, gives a command to the Marines during a halftime performance at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, in Pembroke, North Carolina, September 1, 2023. Community relation events like these enable the Marines of 2d MARDIV to give back to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

The Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band watches Gotemba Nishi Junior High School drill team members perform, October 14, 2023. The III MEF Band, based in Okinawa, was originally requested to perform at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

The Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band watches Gotemba Nishi Junior High School drill team members perform, October 14, 2023. The III MEF Band, based in Okinawa, was originally requested to perform at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

From a catwalk, the Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band watch the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School Band perform a marching number, October 14, 2023. Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji staff invited the III MEF Band to perform at the Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

From a catwalk, the Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band watch the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School Band perform a marching number, October 14, 2023. Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji staff invited the III MEF Band to perform at the Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

Asuka Furusawa, the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School band teacher leads a mixed group of Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) band members and students, October 14, 2023. The band members practiced together and Marines coached students, before a group performance. The III MEF Band was originally scheduled to perform at the 2023 Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Asuka Furusawa, the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School band teacher leads a mixed group of Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) band members and students, October 14, 2023. The band members practiced together and Marines coached students, before a group performance. The III MEF Band was originally scheduled to perform at the 2023 Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band members and Gotemba Nishi Junior High School students rehearse together, October 14, 2023. Marines offered the student musicians advice on how to produce the best sounds with their instruments. The III MEF Band was invited to participate at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band members and Gotemba Nishi Junior High School students rehearse together, October 14, 2023. Marines offered the student musicians advice on how to produce the best sounds with their instruments. The III MEF Band was invited to participate at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

Gunnery Sgt. Martin Arreola, the Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band enlisted conductor, led the band through several songs, October 14, 2023.
The band performed at the Inno Elementary School gym, in front of the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School Band, as part of a community relations effort. The III MEF Band also performed the next day at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Gunnery Sgt. Martin Arreola, the Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band enlisted conductor, led the band through several songs, October 14, 2023. The band performed at the Inno Elementary School gym, in front of the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School Band, as part of a community relations effort. The III MEF Band also performed the next day at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

The Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band performed in front of fellow musicians from the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School, October 14, 2023. The band also performed at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival the following day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

The Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) Band performed in front of fellow musicians from the Gotemba Nishi Junior High School, October 14, 2023. The band also performed at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Friendship Festival the following day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Photo by Song Jordan

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during the 115th Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Oct. 8, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the 115th Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during the 115th Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Oct. 8, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the 115th Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band pose for a group photo during the 34th Annual Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concert at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Oct. 6, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the 34th Annual Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concert to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band pose for a group photo during the 34th Annual Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concert at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Oct. 6, 2023. Marines with the 2nd MAW Band performed during the 34th Annual Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concert to strengthen community relationships and reaffirm history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

The Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Carlos Del Toro poses for a group photo with U.S. Marines supporting Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia following a ship naming ceremony at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia in order to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

The Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Carlos Del Toro poses for a group photo with U.S. Marines supporting Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia following a ship naming ceremony at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia in order to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, perform for the citizens of Philadelphia during Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, P.A. on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, perform for the citizens of Philadelphia during Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, P.A. on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

Silent Drill Platoon Marines with Marine Barrack Washington rehearse before their performance at Independence Hall as part of Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

Silent Drill Platoon Marines with Marine Barrack Washington rehearse before their performance at Independence Hall as part of Navy-Marine Week Philadelphia on October 12, 2023. Marines are participating in numerous events throughout the city of Philadelphia to increase awareness and establish lasting relationships with communities throughout the area.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerilyn A. Flores, a trumpet instrumentalist with the Quantico Marine Corps Band, performs Taps during a memorial ceremony at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, April 19, 2023. The ceremony included the unveiling of a Battlefield cross in honor of 1st Lt. Michael E. Johnson who was an alumnus of the school. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerilyn A. Flores, a trumpet instrumentalist with the Quantico Marine Corps Band, performs Taps during a memorial ceremony at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, April 19, 2023. The ceremony included the unveiling of a Battlefield cross in honor of 1st Lt. Michael E. Johnson who was an alumnus of the school. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform after the annual New York City Fire Department Ladder 10 Memorial ceremony in New York City, New York, Sept. 11, 2023. The ceremony is hosted annually to honor the first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform after the annual New York City Fire Department Ladder 10 Memorial ceremony in New York City, New York, Sept. 11, 2023. The ceremony is hosted annually to honor the first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kedrick Schumacher)

Photo by Cpl. Kedrick X. Schumacher

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band perform at John Glenn High School, Long Island, during Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 26, 2023. Throughout FWNY 2023, more than 3,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and our NATO allies from Great Britain, Italy and Canada are engaging in special events throughout New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Region, showcasing the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services and connecting with citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band perform at John Glenn High School, Long Island, during Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 26, 2023. Throughout FWNY 2023, more than 3,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and our NATO allies from Great Britain, Italy and Canada are engaging in special events throughout New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Region, showcasing the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services and connecting with citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Photo by LCpl David Brandes

The Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band at the Minnesota State Fair.

The Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial Band at the Minnesota State Fair.

Photo by MSGT Stephen Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James W. Dempsey, Drum Major, Quantico Marine Corps Band, leads the Quantico Marine Corps Band during a performance at the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, Massachusetts, March 19, 2023. The Quantico Marine Corps Band provides musical support that fosters positive community relations, enhances troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. James W. Dempsey, Drum Major, Quantico Marine Corps Band, leads the Quantico Marine Corps Band during a performance at the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, Massachusetts, March 19, 2023. The Quantico Marine Corps Band provides musical support that fosters positive community relations, enhances troop morale, and promotes the Marine Corps recruiting program through events such as parades, concerts, and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

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)

Photo by USMC

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

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