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On June 20, 2014, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos presented Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with the Medal of Honor flag at a special ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released) - On June 20, 2014, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos presented Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with the Medal of Honor flag at a special ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Kristin duBois/released)

U.S. Marine Band Supports Medal of Honor Events for Cpl. Kyle Carpenter

The United States Marine Band recently had the honor and privilege to support numerous events surrounding the Medal of Honor Ceremony for retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. A Marine Brass Quintet performed honors for the ceremony at the White House on June 19 and a Marine Jazz Combo played music for attendees both before and after the ceremony.On

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Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol; L to R: Gunnery Sgt. Brian Turnmire, Gunnery Sgt. Alan Prather, Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear, Master Sgt. Aaron Clay, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Peter Wilson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released) - Free Country, the Marine Band's contemporary country music ensemble, on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol; L to R: Gunnery Sgt. Brian Turnmire, Gunnery Sgt. Alan Prather, Master Sgt. Kevin Bennear, Master Sgt. Aaron Clay, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Peter Wilson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Rust/released)

Free Country at National Harbor

This Saturday, July 5 the Marine Band’s contemporary country music ensemble, Free Country, will perform in the plaza at National Harbor, as part of the National Harbor’s Military Summer Concert Series. The free concert will begin at 6 p.m. and include country classics, patriotic favorites, and original works which pay tribute to the men and women

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The Marine Band performs Summer Fare concerts at the U.S. Capitol at 8 p.m., Wednesdays and certain Thursdays in June, July, and August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released) - The Marine Band performs Summer Fare concerts at the U.S. Capitol at 8 p.m., Wednesdays and certain Thursdays in June, July, and August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Amanda Simmons/released)

No Capitol Concerts, Parade This Week

Due to July 4th activities at the U.S. Capitol and in the National Capital Region, the Marine Band will suspend Summer Fare performances on July 2-3. The Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington will not take place on July 4.Summer Fare concerts by “The President’s Own” will resume at 8 p.m., July 9 and 10 at the U.S. Capitol with the

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