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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

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band march down the streets of Garapan, Saipan during the 80th Liberation Day Parade, July 3, 2024. Liberation Day commemorates the closure of internment camps on the island of Saipan following the Second World War and the MARFORPAC Band has performed in this parade to commemorate the long lasting association between the Untied States and Saipan.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) Band march down the streets of Garapan, Saipan during the 80th Liberation Day Parade, July 3, 2024. Liberation Day commemorates the closure of internment camps on the island of Saipan following the Second World War and the MARFORPAC Band has performed in this parade to commemorate the long lasting association between the Untied States and Saipan.

Photo by LCpl. Taylor Tryon

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the battle, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the battle, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Daniel Paxton, tuba instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, conducts the concert band at the Happy 3rd of July, City Park, New Orleans, July 3, 2024. The concert is hosted by New Orleans City Park, celebrating Independence Day, and attracts thousands of New Orleans residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by GySgt. Ted McElwee)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Daniel Paxton, tuba instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, conducts the concert band at the Happy 3rd of July, City Park, New Orleans, July 3, 2024. The concert is hosted by New Orleans City Park, celebrating Independence Day, and attracts thousands of New Orleans residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by GySgt. Ted McElwee)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Theodore McElwee

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band pose for a picture with members of the Los Sabrosos Del Son Band band during the Summer Latin Fiesta event in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band pose for a picture with members of the Los Sabrosos Del Son Band band during the Summer Latin Fiesta event in Jacksonville, North Carolina, July 27, 2024. The event was held as a celebration of the Latin/Hispanic culture in the local community and included a variety of games, music, dancing, and performances by the 2d MARDIV band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Frederick Kern and Sgt. Austin Monnet, both musicians, with the Marine Band San Diego, perform music at KUSI-TV television station San Diego, July 10, 2024. The Marine Band San Diego participated in a live news performance and interview to help promote their neighborhood activation concert in Little Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Frederick Kern and Sgt. Austin Monnet, both musicians, with the Marine Band San Diego, perform music at KUSI-TV television station San Diego, July 10, 2024. The Marine Band San Diego participated in a live news performance and interview to help promote their neighborhood activation concert in Little Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 13, 2024. The Marine Band San Diego’s job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work and attend events and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego perform during a neighborhood activation event in Little Italy, San Diego, California, July 13, 2024. The Marine Band San Diego’s job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work and attend events and ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Earl

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