Military Band Performances

Images of military band performances featuring various instruments and uniforms, showcasing ceremonial events and patriotic celebrations.

230324-N-LN782-1227 (Mar. 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Mar. 24, 2023. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 19, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District.

Navy Day celebration at Gateway of India, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremy Leach, an Army musician and euphoniumist assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band (1 ID), performs a variety of Christmas music for troops during the 1 ID Band holiday tour at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Dec. 02, 2022. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, under America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Limbrock, a percussionist with the 2d Marine Division Band, plays the drums during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2022) - 1st Marine Division's "Old Breed" brass band perform at the Veterans Affairs hospital during a community relations event during LA Fleet Week 22, May 26. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Saunders, a saxophonist assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division Band, performs at the Savannah Waterfront during a Fourth of July celebration in Savannah, Georgia, July 4, 2022. Independence Day celebrates Americas birth and honors those who developed and adopted the Declaration of Independence. Today, Soldiers carry the patriotism and ideals of the founders with them as they serve our nation and defend freedom at home and around the world.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at halftime during the Toms River North vs. Toms River South Great American Rivalry Series football game in Toms River, New Jersey, Sept. 30, 2022. The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-man rifle platoon that performs a unique precision drill exhibition.

A U.S. Solider deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, plays Taps on the bugle during a Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, in honor of the victims and first responders who passed away on September 11, 2001. Since the events of 9/11, the U.S. has deployed hundreds of thousands to the outer limits of its American borders and to every corner of the globe to eradicate terrorism.

041110-M-0431C-002. Base: Moorehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220603-N-IE405-3672 NAPLES, Italy (June 3, 2022) The U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band members perform "Anchors Aweigh" during a concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway onboard NSA Naples Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, Italy, June 3, 2022. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

U.S. Army Sgt. Erec Von Seggern, left, and Staff Sgt. Natalie Aldape, both assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band, play the flute during the inaugural military tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 27, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside NATO allies during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

111105-N-MZ309-092AUBURN, Wash. (Nov. 5, 2001) Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Strauss, drum major, leads the Navy Band Northwest during a Veterans Day parade. Auburn is designated by the Veterans Day National Committee and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Regional Site for celebration of Veterans Day.

040228-M-3544G-008. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCRDSD

The Marine Band, "The Preisdent's Own," marches toward COL William R. Higgins' grave site during funeral services at Quantico National Cemetery. COL Higgins was killed by terrorists after being taken hostage while serving with the United Nations Truce and Observer Force in Beirut, Lebanon. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Bulgarian National Guard soldiers, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, perform drill and ceremony for the attendants at the opening ceremony of the HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The U.S. Armys participation in HEMUS 2022 allows the development of security cooperation and strategic engagement to advance modernization and interoperability with the other U.S. agencies, allies and foreign partners. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership.

221004-M-BQ292-1088 (October 4, 2022) Sailors, assigned to the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Quintet, pose for a group picture after their musical performance at the San Francisco Zoo during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service effects, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

A vocalist from the 78th Army Reserve Band, sings in front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, July 2, 2022. Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band and the 78th Army Reserve Band combined forces to honor the day that the 13 American Colonies formally voted to be separated from Great Britain on July 2, 1776. Independence Day celebrates America’s birth and honors those who developed and adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Marines with The Silent Drill Platoon, execute their drill sequence during a Battle Color Detachment Dress Rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2024. This rehearsal was the culmination of multiple weeks of long hours and rigorous training. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Delgado, an alto saxophonist with the 2nd Marine Division band, performs a saxophone solo during the 2024 II Marine Expeditionary Force & Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune Joint New Years Reception at The Club at Paradise Point on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 12, 2023. The reception was held to strengthen relations between MCB Camp Lejeune and the local community.

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego perform during a half-time show for the National Women's Soccer League in San Diego, California, July 3, 2022. The band preforms over 400 events across the Western Recruiting Region annually.

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville hosts an army full honors arrival ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army Gen. Park Jeong Hwan at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony, Gen. McConville bestowed Gen. Park with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.

More than 6,000 visitors showed up to an open house hosted by the Vermont Air and Army National Guard, where military aviation, equipment, vehicles, munitions and flight simulators were on display, along with a career fair, musical performances and police dog demonstrations, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 11, 2022. The event was planned to coincide with the Vermont National Guard's observance of the 21st anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 which saw Vermont Air National Guard F-16s flying patrols over NYC in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

220528-N-PW480-0645 (May 28, 2022) Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture stands at attention during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in downtown Chicago, May 28. The ceremony followed a Gold Star Family breakfast in the Walnut Room of Macys Department Store. Couture joined Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, U.S. government representatives, and senior military officers to commemorate Memorial Day and remember service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice during their service to the United States. NSTC supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers and enlisted Sailors. This training includes the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at more than 160 colleges and universities across the country, Officer Training Command (OTC) in Newport, Rhode Island, Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navys only boot camp, as well as the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps

221213-N-PG340-1056 GREAT LAKES, Illinois (Dec. 13, 2022) Navy Band Great Lakes performs at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Commands quarterdeck, Dec. 13. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2012) Chief Musician Scott Foote leads the Navy Region Southwest Band in the Italian Heritage parade during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week is scheduled from Oct. 3-8 and brings more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Gaurdsmen from four ships to the city of San Francisco in order to highlight the personnel, technology and capabilities of the sea services. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

This years 19th Annual Armed Forces Day Concert recognized 12 recipients of the State of Utah Service Members of the Year award, three of which were service members from the Utah National Guard, at the Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City, May 21, 2022.

Sergeant First Class Maria Haller, visiting Army National Guard Musician and Sergeant Emily Daley, from the 4th Infantry Division Band, perform the piccolo solo during John Philip Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever" during the 4th Inf. Div. Band's concert at the 15th Annual Festival of the Winds at Colorado State University - Pueblo on February 9th, 2023. Their performance led to a standing ovation from the entire crowd in one of the world's best known military marches.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alan Phillips, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band stands after a performance at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

The Fleet Marine Force Band performs during a ceremony welcoming members of the 1ST Expeditionary Brigade who are returning from deployment to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Delaware Army National Guard's 287th Army Band performs at Bethany Beach, Del., July 3, 2022. Hundreds of residents and beach goers stopped to enjoy the music and be a part of the celebration.

Soldiers from across the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assist in celebrating President George Washingtons Birthday at Mount Vernon, Va. on Feb. 19, 2024. Later that day, the Fife and Drum Corps marched during the 2024 George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria, Va. Army

The Marine Chapel of the Royal Netherlands Marine (Markap) at a performance during the Taptoe in Delft.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band face the audience during the 25th anniversary of the Friendship Through Music concert Jan. 28 at the Ginowan Civic Hall in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 28, 2023. This year's iteration of the concert series was the first full, unrestricted performance since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The concert series is an annual joint performance between the JGSDF 15th Brigade Band and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band.

Percussionists of The United States Air Force Band perform during the U.S. Air Forces 75th Birthday Celebration Spring Tattoo on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2022. Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, The U.S. Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language, cultural, societal and socio-economic differences, the Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.

VENTSPILS, Latvia (June 8, 2013) Musician 1st Class Vince Beard, member of the U.S. 6th Fleet Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, performs for the Latvian community during Exercise BALTOPS 2013. BALTOPS 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability with partner nations to promote maritime safety and security in the Baltic Sea.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ambassadors Rock Band performs live for Dzień Dobry TVN, a Polish television program, near the Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, Poland, Oct. 16, 2022. The USAFE Band partnered with the U.S. Consulate-Krakow to travel across southern Poland from Oct 11-20, 2022, conducting performances that celebrated the shared spirit of freedom and enduring friendship between the U.S. and Poland. The band brings Americas musical heritage and Air Force excellence to audiences across Europe and Africa.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, present the platoon guidons during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 7, 2022. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions.

England, London, City of London. Household Troops Band of the Salvation Army, first formed in 1887, in the procession at the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform a holiday concert at Camp Foster Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The III MEF Band hosted a concert to celebrate the holidays with the Okinawan-based service members, community members and families in attendance.

Soldiers with the U.S. Army West Point Benny Havens Band, performed for attendees during a U.S. Army Birthday ceremony in Times Square, N.Y., on June 14, 2022. The ceremony commemorated the Armys 247th birthday with musical performances, a silent drill team performance, and a cake cutting, highlighting the Armys 24/7 commitment to global readiness.

The 1st Cavalry Division Band performs during the Platinum Jubilee celebration for the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, at Fort Hood. Texas, Jun. 4, 2022. The event brought together American and British service members, along with community leaders, to honor the great partnership between their respective militaries.

Changing of the Guard at the Citadel in Quebec City Canada

Flight Lt. Aaron Michael, Royal Australian Air Force Band music director, plays saxophone during a group rehearsal in support of Exercise Pacific Angel at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2022. The exercise brought together members of six participating countries militaries to improve interoperability and build upon established partnerships.

U.S. Army Spc. Mark Northup, an Army musician and saxophonist assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band (1 ID), performs a variety of Christmas music for troops during the 1 ID Band holiday tour at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Dec. 02, 2022. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, under America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

220425-N-XC372-1293 NEW DELHI (Apr. 25, 2022) The Indian Army Band plays music during an Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day ceremony at the Delhi Commonwealth War Cemetery. Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited New Delhi to meet with regional partners and to discuss collaborative approaches to security challenges at the Raisina Dialogue 2022.

030411-M-1852W-007. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Band participates in the anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in the Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2022. The ceremony commemorated the 80th 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 forced in the Pacific theater.

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Dec. 12, 2022) - Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Broadside Bass Band and musicians from the Indonesian Navy collaborate at a concert at a local high school in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 12. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

060815-N-3714J-154. Base: Tarakan Country: Indonesia (IDN)

Members of the Parris Island Marine Band perform at the Beaufort Annual Water Festival, July 15, 2022. The bands performance officially kicked off the festivities for the celebration held annually in Beaufort S.C., the local community surrounding MCRD Parris Island.

The Delaware Army National Guard's 287th Army Band performs at Bethany Beach, Del., July 3, 2022. Hundreds of residents and beach goers stopped to enjoy the music and be a part of the celebration.

The Battle Color Detachment performs in Times Square, New York, May 25, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marines of Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force New York engage in special events throughout New York City and the tristate area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation, and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings together more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stephen Howell, a band officer with the 2d Marine Division Band, poses for a photo after receiving a bugle at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

230324-N-LN782-1318 (Mar. 24, 2023) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Mar. 24, 2023. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

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United Kingdom, London, Buckingham Palace, Changing Guards

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Miguel Avalos, a musician with the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) Band, performs as the assistant drum major in the Krewe of Morpheus Parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 9, 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. Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed at Cary High School in Cary, North Carolina, August 1, 2022. The Battle Color Detachment consist of U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon, and Marine Corps Color Guard. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cheng Chang)

Russian military band playing in front of a train transporting armoured vehicles during the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Stendal, East Germany/GDR, Europe

221008-N-LH674-1037 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) 32nd Street Funk Band, from Navy Band Southwest, performs at Fishermans Wharf during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

221008-N-LH674-1037 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) 32nd Street Funk Band, from Navy Band Southwest, performs at Fishermans Wharf during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Kunovic, left, a guitarist and Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Champagne, a vocalist, both Army musicians assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band (1 ID), performs Christmas music for troops during the 1 ID Band holiday tour at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Dec. 2, 2022. The 1 ID is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

041228-F-2621S-009. Base: Oak Harbor High School State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Band Country Current performs at Market Square in Knoxville, Tenn., while on their 2022 national tour covering three states and 1100 miles.

Air Force Academy Cadets march in a parade in the Marunouchi District, during a visit to play in the Mirage Bowl football game against San Diego State University. Base: Tokyo Country: Japan (JPN)

030411-M-1852W-008. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36

040910-M-9871F-023. Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bugler with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band performed "Taps" during the Norfolk Naval Shipyard's annual Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors May 25.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (May 17, 2022) Navy Musician 2nd Class Michael Edalgo performs taps during the 35th anniversary ceremony for the USS Stark attack in Stark Memorial Park at Naval Station Mayport, May 17, 2022. USS Stark was homeported at Naval Station Mayport.

DN-ST-84-00588. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A string quartet from Hawaii Symphony Orchestra perform a special musical session during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.

220502-N-VD554-1047 TOWNSVILLE, Australia (May 2, 2022) - Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band perform during a battle of Coral Sea commemoration ceremony in Townsville, Australia. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Peoples, a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Band, performs with the brass quintet at a dinner event at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 2, 2024. The dinner was the final major event for cadets at the Military College of South Carolina prior to graduation. Army

120616-N-HN195-721BALTIMORE (June 16, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution perform War of 1812-era gun drills to guests in the vicinity of USS Constellation during the Star-Spangled Sailabration, which coincides with Baltimore Navy Week 2012 and commemorates the War of 1812 and the writing of the "Star Spangled BannerÓ by Francis Scott Key.

SAO PEDRO, Cape Verde (Jan. 9, 2013) Musician 2nd Class Kollin Reichow, Musician 3rd Class Patrick Pedlar, and Musician 1st Class Kelly Dacosta, all from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, perform for the local community of Sao Pedro at the town plaza as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

USA, Massachusetts, Manchester By The Sea, Fourth of July, men dressed as patriots of the American Revolution

221008-N-LH674-1147 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) 32nd Street Funk Band, from Navy Band Southwest, performs at Fishermans Wharf during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

221003-N-VX158-2013 San Francisco (Oct. 3, 2022) Musician 2nd Class Owen Sczerba, a native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., performs with Navy Band Southwest during San Francisco Fleet Week. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

220505-N-VD554-1009 BRISBANE, Australia (May 5, 2022) - Musician 2nd Class Justin Malizia, from Youngstown, Ohio, a member of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, performs at Saint Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane, Australia. Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

240205-N-PN185-2004 - Austin, Texas (Feb. 5, 2024) United States Navy Band percussion instrumentalist Musician 1st Chad Crummel, from Jones Creek, Texas, coaches a University of Texas at Austin student in snare drum technique as Musicians 1st Class Riley Barnes, from Flower Mound, Texas, and James Cromer, from Eldersburg, Maryland, look on. Navy

The Volunteer Rifle Band statues Playing the Geelong Polka (five of the Baywalk Bollards) In Steampacket Gardens, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

221202-N-LN782-1007 (Dec. 02, 2022) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's Pass in Review in Great Lakes, Illinois, Dec. 2, 22. row of chief combination covers sit on a table prior to a chief petty officer. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp

Members of the U.S. Navy Band country/bluegrass ensemble Country Current perform for veterans at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va., while on their 2022 national tour.

U.S. Marines from the Quantico Marine Corps Band perform at Marine Corps Base Quanticos 4th of July Celebration at Lejeune Field on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 4, 2022. The Marine Corps Quantico Band is one of the oldest ensembles in the Marine Corps, dating back to their start in 1918.

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 6, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr., former administrator of NASA.

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) observe an Albion College football game at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion, Michigan, September 3, 2022. Twelve Ford Sailors traveled to Michigan for the ships annual namesake visit to learn about the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and connect with local community members in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Albion.

Command Sgt. Maj. Subretta L. Pompey became the senior-enlisted leader of the U.S. Army Reserves 99th Readiness Division April 8 during an assumption-of-responsibility ceremony at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Pompey is the first African American and the first woman to serve in this position throughout the 99th's 80-year history, dating back to the 99th Infantry Division in World War II.

220402-N-PW480-5578 PENSACOLA, Fla. (April 2, 2022) - Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets participate in the unarmed exhibition drill event at the 2022 NJROTC National Academic, Athletic, and Drill Competition, April 2. NJROTC cadets from 27 schools across the nation assembled for the competition. It is the first to be held in person since 2019 and is the most comprehensive test of overall NJROTC training and performance. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) oversees 583 NJROTC and 58 Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) units across the nation and world.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 26, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Strader, assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band popular music group, Old George, plays hand drums at the San Pedro Welcome Party during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) May 26, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.

The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment engage in a meet and greet with local veterans at Cary High School in Cary, North Carolina, August 1, 2022. The Battle Color Detachment consists of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon, and Marine Corps Color Guard. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cheng Chang)

The Kaiserslautern High School Band plays during the Regional Health Command Europe's change of command ceremony June 1, 2022 at Kirchberg Kaserne, Landstuhl, Germany. Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray assumed command of the unit from Brig. Gen. Mark Thompson.

Musician Third Class Corey Shafarman, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), plays bass guitar at the Centro Universitario de Izabel in support of Continuing Promise 2022, Oct. 27, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials

A trumpeter from the Combined Veterans Honor Guard plays Taps during the graveside service of Cpl. David Milano April 29, 2022, in Ogden, Utah. Members of the Combined Veterans Honor Guard joined members from the Utah National Guard Honor Guard in conducting military funeral honors for the remains of Cpl. David Milano. Milano went missing in action Dec. 2, 1950, during the Korean War. After 71 years, his remains have been repatriated to the United States and have been laid to rest on U.S. soil.

Norfolk (September 19, 2022) Musician Chief (Select) Patrick Cotter, from Hershey, Pennsylvania, plays the trombone as an accompaniment of a combined group of Chief Petty Officer selectees from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story during guidon competition of the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event. The three-day event allows CPO selectees to receive history and heritage training at the museum and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, and is hosted by the museum and area commands. The event is the largest and longest running of its kind in Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

040430-F-3798Y-014. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Coast Guardsmen and Sailors float along San Antonio River for the Texas Cavaliers Parade in celebration of Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas, April 4, 2022. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade includes more than 45 decorated floats highlighting schools, local businesses, civic organizations and the military. All proceeds and donations from the parade benefit over 70 childrens charities.

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