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Military Bands Performing Ceremonies

Images of military bands in ceremonial attire playing instruments at various events, highlighting the tradition and artistry of U.S. Marine and Army musical ensembles.

Usa, Virginia, Arlington. Iwo Jima Memorial, Sunset Parade which consists of a performance of 'The Commandant's Own' Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard.

OSLO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band perform during a rehearsal for the Norway Military Tattoo at the Oslo Spektrum in 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.

220430-N-VD554-1064 TOWNSVILLE, Australia (April 30, 2022) - Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band pose for photos with locals after a performance at Strand Park Promenade Shade Shelter 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.

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, march in front of the official hosting party during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, June 10, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Deputy Commandant for Information, and the guest of honor was the Honorable Ronald S. Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense Intelligence and Security.

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. David R. Shewan, a 198th Army Band French horn player, performs during the battle of the bands at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 9, 2022. Musical performance teams assigned to the 99th Readiness Division showcase capabilities in varying genres of music, including jazz, show tunes, patriotic music, and salsa, to enhance and fortify unit cohesion, readiness, and morale.

030808-F-3798Y-089. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Members of the CINCSOUTH NATO Band play at the Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters site in the Sarajevo suburb of Ilidza during the July 4th celebration. (Duplicate image, see also DASD9903193 or search 960704A4605G002). Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

The U. S. Army Europe band plays during the Medical Readiness Command, Europe redesignation ceremony on Sept. 30.

Trombone player in military band at Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, England, Europe

060705-N-3931M-186. Base: Chittagong Country: Bangladesh (BGD)

U.S. Army Fort Sams Own 323d Army Band member marches amongst the Texas Cavaliers in the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 8, 2022. The Battle of the Flowers Parade honors the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto. It is the founding event of Fiesta San Antonio and the only parade in the U.S. produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers.

040519-F-7289C-014. Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: EUCOM

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ethan Wagner, assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Band, conducts the band at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, August 3, 2022. The 42nd Infantry Division Band is the musical ambassador for the 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard.

Drummers with the US Air Force Heritage of America Band perform during opening ceremonies for the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Anniversary celebration held at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Visible in the background is the partially illuminated, shark-mouthed nose section of a 23rd Wing A-10A Warthog, one of the star performers of Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240213-N-PN185-2015 - Huntsville, Alabama (Feb. 13, 2024) - An audience member at the United States Navy Bands 2024 national tour concert at Huntsville High School stands as the Navy Band plays the service songs from the six uniformed services of the United States armed forces. 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

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tours Civic Center Desamparados in connection with the Sembremos Seguridad initiative, in San Jose, Costa Rica on June 2, 2021.

U.S. Army Soldiers of the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, perform ruffles and flourishes as Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, and New Jersey Gov. Philip D. Murphy enter the drill floor during Hous promotion ceremony to the rank of major general at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Feb. 3, 2024. Hou commands more than 8,400 Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard. As Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hou leads, directs, and manages the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in the execution of federal and state missions. In addition, she manages all state veterans programs, commissions, and facilities in New Jersey. (New Jersey National Guard

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band presented their show "Home for the Holidays" at Fort Rucker, Ala. Dec. 12, 2022, during the annual U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Commanding General's Holiday Concert.

Spc. Andrew Jackubowski plays the drum while marching 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.

070227-M-1726S-052. Complete Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, begins the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad. Known as "The Commandant's Own", the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps is the only drum and bugle corps in U.S. Armed Forces and are celebrated for their extraordinary musical talents and impeccable marching skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released) Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 8TH

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Porter, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band sousaphone player, provides musical support during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, May 29, 2022. Memorial Day provides us a solemn opportunity to remember our fallen brothers and sisters in arms, reflect upon their courageous sacrifice, and show gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. It also affords us the opportunity to pay homage to those families who lost their loved ones in service to the Nation-and continue to feel the full weight of that sacrifice today.

221004-N-VX158-1061 San Francisco (Oct. 4, 2022) Musician 1st Class Travis Stanley, left, a native of Highlands, Texas and Musician 2nd Class Alan Keller, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, play trombone during a Navy Band Southwest perform at Yerba Buena Gardens during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). 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 U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band provides live entertainment at the Kaneohe Bay Air Show from August 12th through August 14th, 2022 at US Marine Corps base Kaneohe Bay. The Air Show at Kaneohe Bay demonstrated military prowess while entertaining many visitors with local vendors and demonstration teams such as the Blue Angels. (U.S. Army photograph by Spc. Joshua Oller/28th Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, perform Asphalt Cocktail during the 26th anniversary of the Friendship Through Music concert at the Naha Cultural Arts Theater in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2024. The Friendship Through Music concert included individual performances from each band and concluded with a combined ensemble. The concert celebrated the long-standing friendship between the III MEF Band and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band. Marine Corps

Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, perform during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.

Staff Sgt. Dennise Parsons, a supply chief with Site Support Oklahoma City, plays Taps during the plane side honors of Private Waldean Black in Oklahoma City, April 25, 2022. The remains from the USS Oklahoma were buried in 52 mass graves for the entirety of World War ll before being exhumed with the intention of identifying all the men. By the end of 1949 only 49 bodies were identified. The others were reburied in 46 shared graves. In 2015, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to exhume the 46 graves and utilize modern technology to identify the bodies using DNA. Black was officially accounted for on Dec. 13, 2018, thank to the DNA from his closest living relative, his nephew Derek Black.

220629-N-ZW825-0192 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 29, 2022) Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer Couture applauds 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.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Emily Perkins, assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Band, sings at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, August 3, 2022. The 42nd Infantry Division Band is the musical ambassador for the 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard.

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U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, perform as the opener for the Lt. Dan Band during a free concert for military personnel and the local community at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2024. The Lt. Dan Band, part of the Gary Sinise Foundation, honors active duty military and veterans through outreach programs and concerts. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Claire Molohan, left, a piccolo instrumentalist and Cpl. Angela Guerrero, a piccolo instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, stand 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.

United States Marines Marching Band, Washington, D.C.

OSLO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band perform during a rehearsal for the Norway Military Tattoo at the Oslo Spektrum in 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.

SAN PEDRO (May 26, 2022) - U.S. Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band, perform for Los Angeles Fleet Week 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.

SAMSON, AL (June 14, 2022) Seaman Second Class Tceollyar Simmons memorial service. On November 19, 2021, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of Seaman Second Class Tceollyar, missing from World War II.

Nepalese Army band in Kathmandu, Nepal

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, and members of Marine Band San Diego, perform a half-time show for San Diego State University during a rugby game in San Diego, California, May 15, 2022. The band is active in providing clinics and concerts for high school and college students throughout the western United States; serving as musical role models for developing musicians.

240218-N-PN185-1012 - Blacksburg, Virginia (Feb. 18, 2024) - Members of the United States Navy Band give a standing ovation to Captain Kenneth Collins, Navy Band commanding officer / leader. The final concert of the units 2024 national tour at Viriginia Tech University was also Capt. Collins last Navy Band tour performance prior to his retirement from active duty later this year. The Navy Band traveled 2500 ground miles over 18 days to 7 states, and performed 12 public concerts as well as 5 concerts for students in schools. Navy

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charly Carreon, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, receives 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.

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on visit to Independence National Historical Park and environs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he toured with his wife Patricia, aides, and Independence National Historical Park Deputy Superintendent Darla Sidles, and spoke with National Park Service staff, law enforcement personnel, and visitors

DF-ST-87-13239. Base: Kaiserslautern Country: West Germany (FRG)

Musican 3rd Class Daniel Caton, left, Musician 3rd Class Erik Barnes, center, and Musician 3rd Class Corey Shafarman, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Band aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), play a song at the Centro Universitario de Izabel in support of Continuing Promise, 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.

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Navy Band Northwest, march together in the Rose Festival Parade during Portland Fleet Week in Oregon, June 11, 2022. Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

221031-N-VQ841-1304 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Oct. 31, 2022) U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band plays the Guatemalan National Anthem at the closing ceremony of the Guatemala portion of Continuing Promise 2022, Oct. 31, 2022. Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) 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.

041005-F-6340W-178. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221005-M-BQ292-1009 SAN FRANCISCO (October 5, 2022) U.S. Navy Band Southwest's Woodwind Quintet performs at the Sunset Branch Library during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct 5, 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 effects, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

221104-N-DF135-1068 SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Nov. 4, 2022) Musician 1st Class Brandon Britt, from Bowling Green, Kentucky, plays trumpet at El Centro Cultural Sampedrano for Continuing Promise 2022, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Nov. 4, 2022. Continuing Promise 2022 is 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.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ernesto Luque, assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Band, performs on a drum set during a holiday concert at Camp Kosciuszko, Poland, Dec. 8, 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.

Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Precision Drill Team, 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base, District of Columbia, perform for the residents of Ely, England. This was the first time the team performed for a British crowd. Base: Ely Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

030206-F-6701P-004. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

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.

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform at a Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 15, 2022. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be brigadier generals and senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger.

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Patric McGuane talks to community members June 14, 2022, at McCoys Community Center during 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, free car washes, and more.

The Vermont National Guard hosted an open house at the Vermont Air National Guard base, in South Burlington, Vermont, Sep 11, 2022. The event was open to all public and highlighted a slew of careers, equipment, and vehicles utilized by both Air and Army Vermont Guardsmen. The event culminated with a memorial to honor the memory of the events that happened on and since 9/11/2001.

SGT Timoth Wells, USA Field Band, Washington, D.C., practices his tuba information at the staging area on 20 January 1993. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240227-N-N3764-1032QUITO, Ecuador (Feb. 27, 2024) - Participants kick off the U.S./Ecuador Maritime Staff Talks (MSTs) in Quito with a group photo. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet conducts an annual MST with the Ecuadorian Navy to discuss upcoming operations and exercises that will improve interoperability and increase the readiness of both countries maritime forces. U.S. Marine Corps Forces South and U.S. Coast Guard Eleventh District also participated in the MST with Ecuador. Prior to the MST, the Ecuadorian Navy awarded its Great Star of Military Merit to Navy Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, and Coast Guard Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto, Commander U.S. Coast Guard Eleventh District, for their contributions in strengthening the maritime partnership with the Ecuadorian Navy. This award is represented by a sash for wear in a dress uniform. USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT is the trusted maritime partner for Caribbean, Central and Sout

Staff Sgt. Joel Mauricio, a drummer with the 10th Mountain Division Band, poses for a portrait in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 12, 2022, on Fort Drum, N.Y. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated anually from Sept. 15- Oct. 15, and recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States.

220404-N-OG286-1017 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 4, 2023) Shirley Lanham Elementary School students give a Taiko drum performance onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan during a Month of the Military Child opening ceremony. 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.

220418-N-QV906-0096 NEW ORLEANS (April 18, 2022) - U.S. Navy Musician 1st Class Winnie Dawkins, attached to Navy Band Southeast, performs at Washington Artillery park in New Orleans during Navy Week New Orleans April 18, 2022. Navy Weeks are designated to show Americans the investment they made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.

SANDEFJORD, Norway (Sept. 13, 2022) Capt. Kenneth Collins, U.S. Navy Band commanding officer, from Reno, Nev., conducts the band during a concert at the Hjertnes kulturhus in Sandefjord, 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.

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (August 5, 2022) - Members of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Royal Australian Navy, and Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Wing West bands perform at Robinsons Place Mall during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

The Rattler Guard of Ronald Reagan High School strike their final pose after completing their routine in the unarmed exhibition division at the All-Service Nationals on April 16, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The All-Service drill competition was a two-day event featuring high school JROTC programs from all military services demonstrating their skills in both armed and unarmed events. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

DD-ST-89-03737. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041110-F-8082M-004. Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Staff Sgt. Melissa Griffith, a bandsman with the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, performs the Star Spangled Banner during the opening ceremony of the Thunder Over Louisville air show in downtown Louisville, Ky., April 23, 2022. This years event celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

ASHTABULA, Ohio (May 4, 2022) United States Navy Band Commanding Officer Capt. Kenneth Collins, from Reno, Nev., conducts the Navy Band at Lakeside High School in Ashtabula, Ohio. The U.S. Navy Band performed in five states as part of a national tour, connecting communities with their Navy.

Bagpiper on hand for ceremonies marking the centennial of the first powered flight, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

110505-N-FG395-095 KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 5, 2011) A reflection in a sousaphone shows the U.S. Navy Band Southeast performing during the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) (Gold) change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris (MCRD) Island, perform at the Military Appreciation Day, hosted by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Port Royal, South Carolina, Nov. 19, 2022. Members of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island and Beaufort Naval Hospital, known as the Tri-Command, came together with the local community to honor the service of military veterans. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Force Reserve Band pose for a group photo with a camper during the Music for All Summer Symposium 2022 at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., June 27, 2022. National Partnerships help to engage key influencers and increase awareness of the Marine Corps opportunities. Each partnership is developed with the intention of connecting Marines with organizations in order to build relationships and understanding of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ernesto Luque, an Army musician and drummer 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.

Cpl. Brandon L. Johnson, musician, The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps briefs guests at Marine Barracks Washington, July 8, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lieutenant General Christopher J. Majoney, Deputy Commandant for Programs & Resources and Honorable Michael J. McCord, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer as the guest of honor.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 10, 2022) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform at West Point Park in Baltimore's Inner Harbor during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover is Baltimores celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of todays maritime services.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Borowski, a musician with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, performs for attendees during the Fuji Friendship Festival at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, Oct. 29, 2022. Festival attendees were able to view static displays, listen to live entertainment, and interact with U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel. The Fuji Friendship Festival is one of many events Marine Corps Installations Pacific organizes across the Pacific to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and showcase Marine Corps capabilities to host nation residents.

Col. Marcus Jackson, Space Base Delta 2 commander, provides opening remarks welcoming the Airmen of the note to the Denver-Metro area at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park on Aug. 12, 2022. Jackson was invited by the United States Air Force Band to attend their concert at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.

240216-N-PN185-1015 - Hendersonville, North Carolina (Feb. 16, 2024) - The United States Navy Band performs a public concert as part of the units 2024 national tour in the Hendersonville High School gymnasium. 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

060518-A-7356L-026. Base: Aberdeen State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST

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