Military Bands Performing

Images of various military bands performing at events, showcasing musicians playing brass and woodwind instruments while in uniform. The setting conveys camaraderie and pride.

Navy Band Great Lakes performs at Recruit Training Command's Pass-In-Review. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

221003-N-IW069-1616 San Francisco (Oct. 3, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Navy Band South-West perform at an event 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. (Navy Photography by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah M. Williams)

Navy Photojournalist are taught to look for the "unusual" image. Here, it appears the French Horn player is observing his own reflection in the instrument. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Benjamin Callihan, a percussionist with the 2d Marine Division Band, plays the drums during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Namur, Belgium, June 1, 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.

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.

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Eric Ferreira, a musician with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band, plays the sousaphone during a performance to honor World War II veterans and the people of Netherlands as they participate in the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 12, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to the collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

U.S. Army Sgt. Akira Okamoto, 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 hosted by the Military College of South Carolina to celebrate its cadets' progress before they commission as U.S. Army officers. Army

From left, Lithuanian soldiers hold the flags of Poland and the United States in front of formations of Polish, U.S., and Lithuanian band members, as they prepare for a dress rehearsal of the Lithuania Military Tattoo with all represented nations at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2022. The Big Red One Band is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly performing alongside nine other NATO ally bands during a historical, inaugural military tattoo hosted by Lithuanian Armed Forces.

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Larry Dean, an Army musician and trumpeter 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.

GYSGT J.A. Brown, drum major, directs the Marine Corps Logistics Base Drum and Bugle Corps in a performance on the base parade field. Base: Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221008-N-LH674-1234 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 Soldiers with the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, perform at the 44th IBCTs farewell ceremony at the Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 14, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers will deploy in support of U.S. Central Commands Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. CJTF-OIR advises, assists, and enables partnered forces until they can independently defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - ISIS - in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, in order to set conditions for long-term security cooperation frameworks. It is the largest deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers since 2008.

Members of the 204th Army Band play a special selection July 14, 2022, during the beginning of the Fort McCoy Garrison change-of-command ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wis. The Army Reserve band members played several numbers to the hundreds in attendance for the ceremony, and they played music for the ceremony as well.

Navy Musician Third Class Germiah Reyes and the rest of the "Shore Leave" band, part of Navy Band Southwest, San Diego, California, fill the air with upbeat tunes for spectators enjoying the surroundings at the Salt Lake Olympic Park at the 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES in Salt Lake City. Subject Operation/Series: 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES Base: Salt Lake City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) - Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Gonzalez, a drum major, assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band, from Tucson, Ariz., gives the opening speech at a performance at Duboce Park as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 8, 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 events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

The US Army Field Band rounds the corner at 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1997 presidential inaugural parade. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

OSLO (Sept. 16, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band perform during a parade in downtown Oslo, Norway. The Navy Band participated in the 2022 Norway Military Tattoo, performing alongside units from Norway, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, France and the United Kingdom.

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.

220629-N-ZW825-0273 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 29, 2022) Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture expresses her appreciation following a performance from Navy Band Great Lakes musicians during a site visit, June 29. 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 (NNDCC) citizenship development program at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

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

The 2d Marine Division Band performs in a park in Iskenderum, Turkey, during Exercise DYNAMIC MIX '98. DYNAMIC MIX is a combined exercise comprising air, land, maritime, and amphibious operations throughout the Turkey southern region to improve command and control procedures. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

040611-F-5906P-369. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

San Pedro, Calif. (May 24, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Kerr, from Lynchburg, Va., assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band jazz combo Social Call, sings at a Chamber of Commerce Reception during Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) in San Pedro, Calif., May 24, 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 Seattle Navy Band plays during the commisssioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110724-F-ET173-018ACAJUTLA, El Salvador (July 24, 2011) U.S. Fleet Forces Band members Musician 2nd Class Michael Buenvenida, left, from Jacksonville, Fla., Musician 3rd Class Steven Freeman, from Austin, Texas, and Musician 3rd Class Loralee Swanson, from Rapid City, S.D., rehearse for the closing ceremony of Continuing Promise 2011 in Acajutla, El Salvador. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support during an Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Feb. 13, 2024. The wreath was laid by the Chief of Staff of the India Army, General Manoj Pande, and hosted by Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, Commanding General, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Gen. Randy A. George, Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Army

The Illinois National Guard's 144th Army Band marched and performed in the Crystal Lake (Illinois) Independence Day Parade on July 3.

Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard had the privilege and honor of leading at the front of the Boise Holiday Parade on Dec. 3, 2022. The Idaho National Guards joint honor guard guided the parade with the U.S. and state flags followed by the Idaho Army National Guard 25th Army Band who filled the streets of downtown Boise with Christmas music.

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Kristen Turner, a clarinet player for the 1ST Marine Division Band, marches in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade Pasadena, California (CA). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army Specialist John Kocur, 257th Army Band, District of Columbia National Guard, plays offstage in the wings as he warms up on his saxophone prior to a concert performance at Riverside High School in Leesburg, VA, Aug. 8th, 2022.

San Pedro, Calif. (May 26, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marquise Brown, assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band popular music group, Old George, sings 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan Bell, a piccolo instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band performs at Chateau-Thierry, France, May 26, 2022. The Marines performed at Chateau-Thierry to commemorate the battles that Marines and American service members fought in the surrounding area during World War I.

Sgt. Lucas Snow marches with unit while playing the tuba in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Illinois National Guard's 144th Army Band marched and performed in the Crystal Lake (Illinois) Independence Day Parade on July 3.

220406-N-DM318-1119 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 6, 2022) Shirley Lanham Elementary School students perform Taiko during a Month of the Military Child celebration onboard the installation. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Ben Eielson High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets present their swords creating an archway entrance for Veterans to walk through during the Ben Eielson HS Veterans Day Breakfast, Nov. 10, 2022. Active duty, Guardsmen, retirees, including school staff who are military retirees, and military families were in attendance. Members of the 168th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard prepared breakfast for military Veterans during the local event.

The Command Band of the Air Force Reserves plays during the 50th Anniversary reveille. Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030911-F-7449W-005. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force band play during the III MEF change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024.

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Corps Band perform during the signing of the Adopt A School proclamation at Quantico Middle High School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 28, 2022. The signing of the proclamation showcases the mutually agreed upon partnership between the MCBQ's DoDEA schools and military commands.

Practice Inaugural Parade. US Air Force staff and band at Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Sgt. John Norris, a musician with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band, plays the drums during a performance to honor World War II veterans and the people of Netherlands as they participate in the 78th year commemoration of Operation Market Garden at Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, Sept. 12, 2022. As the Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Ajkjk;ir Assault) commemorate Market Garden 78, the 101st will continue to remain committed to the collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners.

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform at the Knox Landing Community Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2022. The purpose of this concert was to bring the community together for holiday celebrations.

230324-N-LN782-1337 (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

The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" supports an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 31, 2022. The wreath was laid by Morten Bødskov, minister of defence, Denmark.

An Airman from the 422d Air Base Group, plays the bugle during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

An Airman from the 422d Air Base Group, plays the bugle during a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

040824-F-4152L-006. Base: North Hampton State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 41st Army Band, Mississippi Army National Guard, plays a selection at the Mississippi State Fair Ribbon-Cutting in Jackson, Mississippi, Oct. 6, 2022.

Eastern Tennessee State University alumna Musician 1st Class Haley Stiltner, from Windor, Va., plays banjo and sings background vocals with the U.S. Navy Band Country Current during a masterclass at ETSU on the bands 2022 national tour. Four members of Country Current are graduates of the school's bluegrass, old-time and roots music study program.

Members from a local band play during a community outreach performance held by the Tropic Lightning Brass Band, 25th Infantry Division Band, as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 on Aug. 8, 2022 at Kantor Bupati Oku Timur, Martapura, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield 2022, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces, reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

A Navy band plays at a welcoming ceremony for crew members of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) at Naval Station Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

040614-F-4350W-005. Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR)

Members of the 204th Army Band play music June 14, 2022, at McCoys Community Center as part of the Army Birthday Celebration at Fort McCoy, Wis. The breakfast was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday breakfast, a 5k run and walk, free car washes, and more.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Connell from the Nevada National Guard plays the bag pipes during funeral services for Command Sgt. maj. Tosolini.

030826-F-3050V-210. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020221-F-1545M-005. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

U. S. Army Sgt. Alejandro Bertorelli, a bass guitarist from the 3rd Infantry Division band, performs at the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 3, 2022. The Riverbend Festivals purpose was to bring the community together, and it began as a five-night festival in June of 1982.

Staff Sgt. Joel Mauricio, a drummer with the 10th Mountain Division Band, rehearses with the unit's rock 'n' roll section. "We're a jack of all trades, being able to play anything from marching ceremonies, orchestra, and concert band to rock and jazz," said Mauricio.

220925-N-BR419-2033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 25, 2022) The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Band performs on the pier for Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in Busan, ROK, Sept. 25. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Polish Armed Forces Band plays music during a change of command ceremony at Bucierz Tactical Assault Course Training Area in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 25, 2022. The ceremony consisted of the change of command as well as the retirement ceremony for Col. Gmurski who has served in the Polish Armed Forces for 40 years. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tara Fajardo Arteaga)

240205-N-PN185-1011 - Austin, Texas (Feb. 5, 2024) - Musician 1st Class Paul Hafley, from San Diego, California, performs at the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour concert at Westlake Community Performing Arts Center. The Navy Band will travel 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, giving 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

A Navy band performs during the commissioning of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) in Charleston, S.C. May 14, 2022. The ship is named in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service.

230201-N-DK722-1019 (Feb. 1, 2023) LAGOS, Nigeria - Musician 2nd Class Nolan Derrick poses for a photo following a performance by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa band in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 1, 2023, during Obangame Express 2023. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

Chapel of the Royal Netherlands Air Force during the celebration of Gronings relieved with a performance on the Grote Markt in Groningen.

220503-N-ZK609-0011 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 3, 2022) - Navy Band Southeasts Brass and Woodwind Quintets stand for a bow at the end of the Spirit of America Concert. The Spirit of America Concert is a new addition to Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase the awareness of the Navys role and purpose in our national defense.

Staff Sgt. Stephanie Ashwell, a U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), prepares to play Taps during a D-Day commemoration ceremony June 6, 2022, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to remember the sacrifices of Allied forces during the storming of the Normandy beachhead during World War II.

Charles Owen, a Marimba Soloist with U.S. Marine Band and Timpanist with U.S. Marine Band and Orchestra, Alfred T. Palmer, U.S. Office of War Information, May 1942

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Blue performs trombone backed by additional members of Free Groove, U.S. Army Europe and Africas premier jazz ensemble, in a concert as part of the U.S. Embassy sponsored African Lion 2022 Tour in Agadir, Morocco, June 26, 2022, during African Lion 2022. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component, and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access.

Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division Band, perform a concert during the inaugural military tattoo at Vilnius, Lithuania, Aug. 28, 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.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 13, 2018. Performers from 48 countries performed with the Honor Guard, with an audience of 220,000 viewers, and a televised viewer base of 100 million worldwide.

060829-N-1332Y-067. Base: Fleet Activities Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

Brig. Gen. Walker Field, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region, along with his wife, Mrs. Field, read a christmas story to children of the local community, in Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 10, 2022.Along with the reading, the Parris Island Marine Band performed a Christmas concert for the community.

Madrid, 05/09/2024. Inauguration of the Historical Archive of the Navy "Juan Sebastián Elcano" by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, the Chief of the Defense Staff (Jemad), Admiral Teodoro Estebhan López Calderón, and the Admiral Chief of Staff of the Navy (AJEMA), Antonio Piñeiro Sánchez. Photo: Tania Sieira. ARCHDC.

220528-N-JL161-1011 NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (May 28, 2022) The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble performs a public concert at National Harbor. The Commodores performed in celebration of Memorial Day.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Manzi, Band of the Golden West noncommissioned officer in charge, plays the guitar during a rehearsal at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 29, 2024. The Band of the Golden Wests mission is to support nine active duty Air Force wings, six Air Force Reserve Command wings, five recruiting squadrons and the communities within its 527,000 square mile geographic area of responsibility. Air Force

Storekeeper 2nd Class Feliciano Valencia (right) CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman Rene Abadesco (center) and LCDR Donna Sengelaub (left) provide musical accompaniment during Roman Catholic midnight Mass aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Aracely Morales, left, and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Mahylin Vasquez, right, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), unfurl a Navy flag during the New York Giants pregame ceremonies at MetLife Stadium, Nov. 13, 2022. Arlington Sailors and II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marines are participating in events in and around New York City during the week-long Veterans Day New York celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of the nations veterans.

The celebrations were loud and joyful as dozens of medals and trophies were awarded at the 2022 All-Service Nationals on April 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Awards were given for individual events as well as team events. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2022) - Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band perform at San Francisco Fleet Week High School Band Challenge as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 10, 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 events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

DF-ST-87-03726. Base: Trier Country: West Germany (FRG)

US Marine Corps Band. The United States Marine Band plays in the Entrance Hall of the White House, Washington, D.C.

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.

US Marine Corps Band. The United States Marine Band plays in the Entrance Hall of the White House, Washington, D.C.

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