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The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Although more than seven decades have passed since that turbulent time, we continue to celebrate the monumental accomplishments of the incredible men and women of our “Greatest Generation." In a special tribute to the veterans who served so valiantly in the Great War, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band commemorate their service with a compilation of video, articles, and photos in their honor.


VIDEO
Concert: 75th Anniversary of the Flag-Raising at Iwo Jima

Battle of Iwo Jima Wreath Laying Ceremony

Time Capsule 1945: Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Concert at the Music Center at Strathmore, Feb. 23, 2015

Tribute Video of Honor Flight Ceremony, National World War II Memorial 

World War II Era Playlist (featuring music performed by the Marine Band)

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2013

"Taps"



FEATURE ARTICLES
Marine Brass Ensemble Concert Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Flag Raising at Iwo Jima

Marine Band Members who Fought at Iwo Jima

Paying Tribute: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Time Capsule 1945: Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II

"Taps" and the Great Escape: an article about POWs from Stalag Luft III 

Marine Band Honors the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima

Quiet Heroes-Tribute to the Flag Raisers of Iwo Jima

VJ Day: Day of Retribution

 

PHOTO ALBUMS: Honor Flights
Iwo Jima Anniversary Wreath Laying Ceremony

Tribute with Iwo Jima Marine/Medal of Honor Recipient

Battle of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary Concert Photos

Battle of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

Battle of Guadalcanal 75th Anniversary Ceremony 

Honoring Iwo Jima Veterans

 

PHOTO ALBUMS: Honor Flights
Marine Band Members who Served in Combat During World War II

Honor Flight: July 29, 2015

Honor Flight: Sept. 30, 2015

Honor Flight: April 8, 2015

Honoring Those Who Servied: the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II


Marine Band member thanks a WWII Veteran

 

Marine Band member thanks a WWII Veteran

 

MGySgt Peter Wilson, U.S. Marine Band, with Medal of Honor Recipient and Iwo Jima Survivor Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams