Military Bands Performance

Images depict military bands performing at various events, showcasing musicians in uniform playing instruments, creating a festive and patriotic atmosphere.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays music during a Memorial Day event at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg, May 28, 2022. The holiday serves as an opportunity to pause and remember the sacrifices of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who gave their lives in defense of freedom.

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.

220902-N-SJ665-1027 WASHINGTON (Sept. 2, 2022) Members of the US Navy Band play for the rehearsal. The band rehearses for a tattoo in Norway to represent the US Navy.

030815-M-3692W-006. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030924-M-3843B-018. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220926-N-LI114-1033 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 26, 2022) The Republic of Korea Navy Band performs on the pier during a departure ceremony for the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in Busan, ROK, Sept. 26. 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.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, perform during a change of command ceremony outside of MCIPACs Headquarters Building, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on June 24, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allow individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the units guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays music during a Memorial Day event at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg, May 28, 2022. The holiday serves as an opportunity to pause and remember the sacrifices of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who gave their lives in defense of freedom.

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band supports a Navy Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 30, 2024. The wreath was laid by the Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Adm. Yang Yong-mo.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Fleming, a tuba instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band performs with the Brass Band at Les Invalides in Paris, France, May 24, 2022. The purpose of their visit to Les Invalides was to perform for the disabled veterans of the French Military who were wounded in war.

040228-M-1037T-024. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SANDEFJORD, Norway (Sept. 13, 2022) Musician 1st Class Jeremy Eig, from Chevy Chase, Md., performs with the United States Navy 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.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Band performs during the Jacksonville's National Night Out event in Riverwalk Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a celebration of the partnership between the city of Jacksonville, MCB Camp Lejeune representatives and community partners, highlighting the support between the base, community services and public safety officials.

240210-N-PN185-1006 - Pearl, Mississippi (Feb. 10, 2024) Chief Musician David Babich, (4th from left) originally from Amherst, Ohio, performs at the United States Navy Band 2024 national tour concert at Peal High School. 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

Members of the 9th Army Band perform during the 673d Air Base Wing and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, change of command ceremony at Heritage Park on JBER, June 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten G. Aguilar turned over command to Col. David J. Wilson as Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force, officiated before gathered family members, distinguished guests and military personnel.

030924-M-3843B-031. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dexter Hendricks, with the New Jersey National Guards 63rd Army Band, performs alongside the Albanian Armed Forces Band in a ceremony for the 78th Liberation Day of Tirana in Tirana, Albania, Nov. 17, 2022. Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard are also working with Albanian counterparts on cyber defense, medical training and military readiness as part of the Department of Defense's State Partnership Program.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight plays the national anthem before the start of the 2022 Air Force Marathons 10-kilometer race in the predawn hour Sept. 17, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

The bugle section of the Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Inauguration Day parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy band plays music before the commissioning ceremony of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31). Base: Todd Pacific Shipward State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band march in formation after a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022. This Memorial Day ceremony was held to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood. The visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I.

LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2022) - 1st Marine Division "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.

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.

U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band join together with the Romanian Naval Academy Band to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the academy, at the Mircea cel Batran Naval Academy in Constanta on Nov. 17, 2022. The 101st is committed to showing support for the local communities and learning the culture of our partner nations.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 3 2023) -Musician 3rd Class, Kevin Clancy perfoms a song during the observance of Month of the Military Child. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they overcome. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

220805-N-HS181-1050 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2022) Musician 3rd Class Chris OBrien, a native of Venicia, Calif., performs during a change of command ceremony aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS OKane (DDG 77), Aug. 5. OKane is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

230324-N-LN782-1167 (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

040228-M-5612C-001. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040827-M-5607G-003. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers from the 229th and 287th U.S. Army bands play during a change of command ceremony at the Myer Auditorium on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Brig. Gen. Daryl O. Hood, the newest commanding general of the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command, replaced Maj. Gen. Antonio V. Munera and became the ninth commanding general since the unit was formed in 2004.

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

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 24-25, 2022. Col. Chris Forrest, Chief, Research Programs, RSI, HQ USEUCOM, reviewed the ceremony.

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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

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) band members play music during a ceremony at Higashiyama Park Cemetery Oct. 27, 2022. The annual ceremony was held by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo District to commemorate JMSDF members who have died in the line of duty.

Senior Airman James Nufer plays taps as Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Larson salutes during the Run for the Fallen opening ceremony Sept. 9, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The two Air Force Band of Flight members were at the event to play the national anthem and solemn bugle call for remembrance of the dead.

221008-N-LH674-1066 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.

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

220902-N-SJ665-1086 WASHINGTON (Sept. 2, 2022) Chief Musician James Anderson leads the band as drum major. The drum majors of the band conduct performances every week.

The Army Field Band waits at the Assembly Area before the start of the 1997 Presidential Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120614-N-HG258-306BALTIMORE (June 14, 2012) Musician 1st Class Brandon Almagro, center, a trumpet instrumentalist with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, performs during the opening ceremony of the Star Spangled Sailabration at Baltimore's Inner Harbor during Baltimore Navy Week 2012. Star Spangled Sailabration commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner.

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Joseph Naples, a 78th Army Band trumpetist, and Sgt. Christine Won, a 78th Army Band flutist, perform in 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 their capabilities in varying musical genres, including jazz, show tunes, patriotic music, and salsa, to enhance and fortify unit cohesion, readiness, and morale.

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Marine Division Band, perform for an audience at Pershing Square, California, in support of Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 23, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

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.

220402-N-PN850-1012 WILMINGTON, DE (Apr. 2, 2022) The Navy Band performs at the commissioning of the USS Delaware

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards

Several members of the American Legion Department of Idaho spent their Veterans Day properly disposing of close to 5,000 American flags by holding a ceremony and respectfully burning the flags. During the ceremony, Idaho National Guards trumpet player from the 25th Army Band, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Robinett, performed Retreat to lower and retire the first tattered flag at the beginning of the ceremony. He played Taps to honor and respect the flag as it was burned. Robinett then performed To the Colors for a new flag, as it was raised and displayed.

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa, Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard, War Memorial,

221120-N-FO714-1050KUANTAN, Malaysia (Nov. 20, 2022) Musician 3rd Class Eric Vazquez and Musician 1st Class Justin Malizia, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, perform a concert for a crowd at the East Coast Mall in Kuantan, Malaysia, Nov. 20. The band is visiting Malaysia as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among Allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our Allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

DN-ST-86-00396. Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Veterans Day ceremony and aftermath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne delivered the opening remarks, and joined participating dignitaries including the former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, along with Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation Founder and President Diane Carlson Evans, Mary "Edie" Meeks of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, William Hansen of Lockheed Martin, and William Murdy of Comfort Systems. Ceremony, co-hosted by the Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Hollywood, Calif. (May 27, 2022) - U.S. Navy Musician 2nd Class Ryan Miller, from Port Huron, Mich., assigned to Navy Band Southwests Brass Quintet, plays the trombone at the TCL Chinese Theatre during the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) May 27, 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.

England, North Yorkshire, York. Drummers in the Scout band performing in the annual Saint George's Day parade.

Members of the CINCSOUTH NATO Band, in front of a large American flag, play at the July 4th celebration. (Duplicate image, see also DASD9601308 or search 960704A4605G002). Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform in New York City, Nov. 11, 2022. The Veterans Day Parade is observed annually by veterans, service members and local residents to give thanks and support for members of the armed forces.

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

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Borowski, a guitarist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, performs 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 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band and the III MEF Band.

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band play the Marine Corps Hymn at a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. David Elliott, the outgoing sergeant major, relinquished his role as the regimental sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. David Watts.

U.S. Navy Ensign Adele Demi, a ceremonial band conductor with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band, conducts during the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno in Nettuno, Italy, on Jan. 24, 2024. The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted the ceremony to commemorate Operation Shingle, the codename for the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno. The ceremony honored the service members who fought and died in the vicinity during World War II.

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) - Marines assigned to the Old Breed Brass Band, 1st Marine Division Band, perform at Westwood Bar and Grill 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs during the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Reier, a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Band, performs with the brass quintet during 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

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) - Marine percussionists assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band perform 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.

A U.S. Marine with the Parris Island Marine Band plays a trumpet solo during a colors ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, April 7, 2022. The sergeant major of the Marine Corps and his spouse, retired First Sgt. Stacie Black were the parade reviewing officials for Lima Company graduation ceremony. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has transformed young men and women into Marines since 1915.

A color guard stands by as formations of midshipmen march on the playing field at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium during the football game between the U.S. Naval Academy and Bowling Green State University. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13-14, 2022. Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force Commander, reviewed the ceremony.

The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of The U.S. Air Force Band, sing the National Anthem during a tour at Mt. Vernon, Illinois, July 4, 2022. Formed initially as a men's chorus in 1945 from the rank and file of The U.S. Army Air Forces Band, the Singing Sergeants became the first premier military chorus to enlist women in 1973, diversifying their mission and increasing their scope of musical versatility.

U.S. Vice President Michael R. Pence, Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., honor the fallen men and women of the U.S. military, at the 151st Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 27, 2019.

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Europe, England, London. Changing of the Guard is always a popular tourist attraction in London, England. (Editorial Usage Only)

Soldier of the Life Guards Regiment on guard duty in London, United Kingdom

220818-N-SJ665-1050 QUANTICO, Va. (August 18, 2022) Lieutenant Commander C.S. White conducts the U.S. Navy Band for a concert at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The band performs public concerts throughout the year.

020524-F-0007M-002. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 10, 2022) - Marines assigned to the Old Breed Brass Band, 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.

The U.S Air Force Drill Team Performs at Hampton University to begin Air Force Week in Hampton Virginia April 18, 2009 .The Drill Team and Max Impact will perform together for the first time in public after a few weeks of training and coordination on Maxwell AFB. Air Force week is full of activities and functions that allow non-military members see the Air Force side of thing, show their support, and maybe meet future Airman.

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.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform during Air Force Week 2012 in New York City, Aug. 19, 2012. The drill team conducted several performances throughout the city during Air Force Week.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy Delacerda, a native of Stockton, California, and a trombone instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, performs during a concert 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.

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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.

Marines from the The Presidents Own Marine Band, Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I), and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan ODonnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022.ODonnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, ODonnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Armys 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel the dividing line between North and South Korea. On April 10, 1951, ODonnells platoon spearheaded a company-sized attack on an enemy ridgeline, killing 27, wounding 35 and capturing seven. As enemy fire rained in from the adjacent hills, he constantly exposed himself while setting up a defensive position. Mortars t

The Eighth Army Band performs at the Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo in Gyeryong, South Korea, Oct. 8. Eighth Army Soldiers, civilians and family members were invited to the expos family day. The exposition features static displays of ROK military equipment from all branches along with Eighth Army military vehicles. The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is aimed at exhibiting various aspects relating to military culture and to serve as an educational forum. The expo runs through Oct. 23. (U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Lee, Hee Won and Pfc. Park, Joon Hyeok)

The 3rd Infantry Division Band plays music as they march through Universal Studios Orlando, Florida, Jan. 10, 2023. This performance concluded the bands week-long outreach tour in Florida.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Angela Guerrero, a piccolo instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, prepares to 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.

A fifes and drums unit march in formation during the Yorktown Day parade in Yorktown, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2022. The parade was one of several events commemorating the siege of Yorktown in 1781, paving the way for America to be a free, independent nation.

240112-N-PG545-1045, Fairfax, Va. (January 12, 2024) Chief Musician Jonathan Yanik, from Simsbury, Conn., performs as a soloist during Navy Band's 44th International Saxophone Symposium at George Mason University Center for the Arts. Navy Bands annual International Saxophone Symposium features a mix of performances, masterclasses and lectures designed for musicians of all ages and welcomes guest soloists and participants from across the world.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 331 Training Squadron graduated April 21, 2022, from Basic Military Training. Lt. Gen. Sam Barrett, the Director of Logistics, Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks to military service personnel and their families during the Fourth of July celebration at the White House, July 4, 2010.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov stand for the playing of each countries national anthems played by the Pentagon Honor Guard Band prior to bilateral exchange meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon marches off the field after their performance at Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2015. Members of the unit are selected for a two-year tour, performing for large audiences and influential individuals to include the President of the United States. The platoon is based out of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Claire Molohon, a piccolo instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band performs at Les Invalides in Paris, France, May 24, 2022. The purpose of their visit to Les Invalides was to perform for the disabled veterans of the French Military who were wounded in war.

U.S. Army soldiers with the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band play music during a ceremony in Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, France, June 3, 2022, in honor of 101st Airborne Division pathfinders who landed here during D-Day operations. Thousands of paratroopers jumped into Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, but the pathfinders were the very first to jump in. (U.S. Army photograph by Staff Sgt. Alexander Skripnichuk)

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.

Air Force Band of Flights Tech. Sgt. Will McCrary and the rest of its horn section join in a singalong at the end of the annual holiday concert Dec. 11, 2022, in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 12-member band delivered two, free performances for the Dayton community.

A picture of a marching band at the Konak Square

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