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Trumpeter Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban performs with the Marine Dixieland Band on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol during a Summer Fare concert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - Trumpeter Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Orban performs with the Marine Dixieland Band on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol during a Summer Fare concert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)
Marine Drummer circa 1812 - Marine Drummer circa 1812
On Friday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m., a Marine string ensemble will present a free performance at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in Washington, D.C., led by coordinator Staff Sgt. Chaerim Smith. - On Friday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m., a Marine string ensemble will present a free performance at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in Washington, D.C., led by coordinator Staff Sgt. Chaerim Smith.
On Aug. 21, 2013, the Marine Latin Ensemble, guest conducted by Papo Vazquez, performed during Summer Fare on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On Aug. 21, 2013, the Marine Latin Ensemble, guest conducted by Papo Vazquez, performed during Summer Fare on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
On July 29, 2014, the Marine Band, led by Assistant Drum Major Staff Sgt. Steven Williams, participated in the funeral for World War II casualty Pfc. Randolph Allen, USMC. Pfc. Allen was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa in the central Pacific Ocean. From Nov. 12-27, 2013, History Flight, a private organization, excavated what was believed to be a wartime fighting posit...ion on the island of Betio. During this excavation History Flight recovered five sets of remains. The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools to identify Pfc. Allen. His remains were returned to the United States and buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Gunnery Sgt. Robert Singer rendered Taps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On July 29, 2014, the Marine Band, led by Assistant Drum Major Staff Sgt. Steven Williams, participated in the funeral for World War II casualty Pfc. Randolph Allen, USMC. Pfc. Allen was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa in the central Pacific Ocean. From Nov. 12-27, 2013, History Flight, a private organization, excavated what was believed to be a wartime fighting posit...ion on the island of Betio. During this excavation History Flight recovered five sets of remains. The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools to identify Pfc. Allen. His remains were returned to the United States and buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Gunnery Sgt. Robert Singer rendered Taps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
In honor of the 40th anniversary of women joining the Marine Band, “The President’s Own” presents a special recital on Nov. 24. 2013, showcasing the women of today’s Marine Band performing music composed almost entirely by women. Pictured is Gunnery Sgt. Greta Richard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MSgt Kristin S. duBois/released) - In honor of the 40th anniversary of women joining the Marine Band, “The President’s Own” presents a special recital on Nov. 24. 2013, showcasing the women of today’s Marine Band performing music composed almost entirely by women. Pictured is Gunnery Sgt. Greta Richard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MSgt Kristin S. duBois/released)
On June 5, 2014, Col. Michael J. Colburn conducted his last Marine Band concert as Director on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Pictured is oboe/English horn player Staff Sgt. Tessa Vinson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On June 5, 2014, Col. Michael J. Colburn conducted his last Marine Band concert as Director on the West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Pictured is oboe/English horn player Staff Sgt. Tessa Vinson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)
On July 12, 2014, Colonel Michael J. Colburn passed the John Philip Sousa Baton and command of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to Assistant Director Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig. Following the ceremony Col. Colburn retired after serving 27 years in the Marine Corps. Pictured, Lt. Col. Fettig conducting Steven Bryant's Ecstatic Fanfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - On July 12, 2014, Colonel Michael J. Colburn passed the John Philip Sousa Baton and command of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to Assistant Director Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig. Following the ceremony Col. Colburn retired after serving 27 years in the Marine Corps. Pictured, Lt. Col. Fettig conducting Steven Bryant's Ecstatic Fanfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
Trombone player Staff Sgt. Preston Hardage rehearses for a Chamber Music Series concert on Feb. 10, 2012 in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released) - Trombone player Staff Sgt. Preston Hardage rehearses for a Chamber Music Series concert on Feb. 10, 2012 in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Ghadiali/released)
On July 5, 2014, Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, performed at National Harbor in Maryland. Pictured, Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo released/Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons) - On July 5, 2014, Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, performed at National Harbor in Maryland. Pictured, Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo released/Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons)