The Australian Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
The Australian Army Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, New Zealand Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians have been practicing multiple times a day in preparation for the king's coronation ev... More
Tongan girls wait for King Tupou VI to arrive for his
Tongan girls wait for King Tupou VI to arrive for his coronation ceremony in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside bands... More
King Tupuo VI arrives to the Coronation Military Tattoo
King Tupuo VI arrives to the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. The U.S. and Tonga have sustained strong partnerships for years that continue to improve through participation in cult... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, drum major, U.S. Marine Corps
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, drum major, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band poses with some of the band's fans at the military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 8, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific B... More
A Tongan musician performs during the Coronation Celebration
A Tongan musician performs during the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside military ba... More
Brig. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, deputy commander, U.S.
Brig. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Hon Fielakepa, chief commander, His Majesty's Armed Forces, after the King's coronation celebrat... More
Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sullivan, conductor, U.S. Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Sullivan, conductor, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, conducts the music during a military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 8, 2015. The band supported the king of Tonga's coronation... More
Tongan Marines conduct exercises during the Coronation
Tongan Marines conduct exercises during the Coronation Military Tattoo rehearsal in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countrie... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, U.S.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, marches to his spot during a military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga July 8, 2015. The MARFORPAC Band travels throughout the Pa... More
Three Marines with Transportation Service Company,
Three Marines with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, prepare a simulated downed aircraft for pickup by a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team... More
Lt. Col. Quintin D. Jones, commanding officer 1st Battalion,
Lt. Col. Quintin D. Jones, commanding officer 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, spins his daughter during the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines and the Armed Services YMCA at the Offi... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs for King Tupou VI alongside the Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band during the King's coronation celebration ... More
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, applies a knife technique on 1st Sgt. Michael Childs, Charlie Battery first sergeant, 1st Ba... More
The Tongan conductor marches back to his spot after
The Tongan conductor marches back to his spot after aligning his troops, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Band performed alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Long, with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
Staff Sgt. Joshua Long, with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, applies a knife technique on 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, a West Palm Beach, Fla., native, during the testing portion of fourth-degree black belt trai... More
Jade Armstrong tries on her father, Sgt. Anthony
Jade Armstrong tries on her father, Sgt. Anthony Armstrong's, cover after returning to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 16, 2015, from the Unit Deployment Program. Armstrong is with Headquarters Company,1st Batta... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, marches his Marines during the opening performance of the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. After partic... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band in a celebration parade following the coronation of King Tu... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band in the King's coronation celebration in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, ... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, U.S. Marine
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band Officer, talks with the Australian Army Band officer before the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015.... More
Staff Sgt. Steven Smith shares a moment with his daughter
Staff Sgt. Steven Smith shares a moment with his daughter at the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and the Armed Services YMCA at the Officer's Club, June 27, 2015. The event st... More
A Tongan fire dancer lights a torch during the Coronation
A Tongan fire dancer lights a torch during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countries, perf... More
Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Peterson and his daughter dance
Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Peterson and his daughter dance during the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and the Armed Services YMCA, at the Officer's Club, June 27, 2015. The event s... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches in a parade as part of the king's coronation ceremonies in Tonga along with the New Zealand Army Band, Australian Army Band, and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicia... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, stands at attention during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. After participating in the King’s Birth... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24, board a CH-53E Super Stallion after completing point surveillance during a simulated mission at Boondocker Training Area aboard... More
Sgt. Jeffrey Sempler, a crew chief, with Marine Heavy
Sgt. Jeffrey Sempler, a crew chief, with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 sits on the ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter after completing a portion of a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raion Charles plays the tenor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raion Charles plays the tenor saxophone with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Party Band during rehearsal in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. The group plays an important role in the... More
Soldiers with Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians prepare
Soldiers with Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians prepare for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band is in Tonga to support the coronation ev... More
Tongan sailors stand in formation while waiting for
Tongan sailors stand in formation while waiting for the coronation ceremony to begin, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band supports the coronation ceremonies by performing in celebrations an... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment work together to complete an obstacle in the Leadership Reaction Course at Training Area Boondocker aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2015... More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davidson, a crew chief with Marine
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davidson, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, analyzes his surroundings while flying back to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 2... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major stands in formation before marching in the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The MARFORPAC Band suppor... More
A U.S. Marine and a U.S. Soldier carry gear back to
A U.S. Marine and a U.S. Soldier carry gear back to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The exercis... More
Queen Nanasipau'u exits the church after her husband's
Queen Nanasipau'u exits the church after her husband's coronation ceremony in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside band... More
A father and daughter share a moment at the Father
A father and daughter share a moment at the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and the Armed Services YMCA, at the Officer's Club, June 27, 2015. The event stressed the importanc... More
A Tongan Marine conducts exercises during the Coronation
A Tongan Marine conducts exercises during the Coronation Military Tattoo rehearsal in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countr... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster and acting
Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster and acting drum major, marches his Marines in a celebration parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga July 8, 2015. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band is to... More
Pfc. Carlton Fyfee, a rifleman with Bravo Company,
Pfc. Carlton Fyfee, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Kilgore, Texas, native, hops over a log while running through the obstacle course at Boondocker Training Area aboard Mar... More
Cpl. Jacob Gomez, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st
Cpl. Jacob Gomez, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and a Lubbock, Texas, native, walks across a log while running through the obstacle course at Boondocker Training Area aboard ... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, and Warrant Officer Paul Davies, Australian Army Band drum major, talk during an intermission while rehearsing for the king's coronat... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
Service members with the Single Marine & Sailor Program
Service members with the Single Marine & Sailor Program helped remove 136 pounds of garbage and debris from the ocean and on the beach with 808 Cleanup, August 8, 2015. The nonprofit organization's mission is t... More
Sgt. Maj. Christopher House shares a moment with his
Sgt. Maj. Christopher House shares a moment with his daughters at the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and the Armed Services YMCA at the Officer's Club, June 27, 2015. The eve... More
Gunnery Sgt. William Callen, the operations chief of
Gunnery Sgt. William Callen, the operations chief of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence in Quantico, Va., demonstrates knife techniques on 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company first sergeant,... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over a simulated
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over a simulated downed aircraft during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise, aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The exercise was comp... More
A member of the New Zealand Army Band waits for the
A member of the New Zealand Army Band waits for the Coronation to begin in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The New Zealand Army Band, along with the Australian Army Band and the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacif... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over a simulated
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over a simulated downed aircraft during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise, aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The exercise was comp... More
King Tupou VI exits the church after his coronation
King Tupou VI exits the church after his coronation ceremony in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participated in the coronation ceremonies alongside bands from Tonga, ... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses along side The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 201... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, band officer,
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan P. Sherlock, band officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band and Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, bandmaster, pose for a photo after a military tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, J... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 conduct point surveillance during a simulated mission at Boondocker Training Area aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2015... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment move in a fire team while conducting military operations in urban terrain training at Training Area Boondocker aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sep... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raion Charles plays the tenor
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raion Charles plays the tenor saxophone with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Party Band during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. The Marines played ... More
The U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Band performs alongside
The U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Band performs alongside The Australian Army Band, Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians and the New Zealand Army Band in a celebration parade following the coronation of King Tupou VI... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Cook, a rifleman with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Austin Cook, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and a Columbia, Conn., native, jumps over a wall during military operations in urban terrain training at Training Area B... More
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, earned her fourth-degree black belt, at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard MCB... More
Marines and Sailors pose for a photo after volunteering
Marines and Sailors pose for a photo after volunteering with non-profit organization, 808 Cleanups, at the Makai Research Pier August 8, 2015. The service members collected 136 pounds of marine debris that was ... More
Cpl. Cort Saviers, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd
Cpl. Cort Saviers, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducts Oleoresin Capsicum Spray training aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2015. OC spray is a non-lethal eye irrit... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, also known as Pegasus, approaches Boondocker Training area aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii after conducting aerial radiological surveillance, S... More
A Marine with Transportation Service Company, Combat
A Marine with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistic Battalion 3, provides security during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The t... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, aligns to the center man during King Tupou VI's coronation celebration in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 6, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forc... More
Capt. Taulama Aleamotua, conductor of the Royal Corps
Capt. Taulama Aleamotua, conductor of the Royal Corps of Musicians, His Majesty's Armed Forces, leads his band during a ceremony surrounding the king's coronation in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 5, 2015. After parti... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Staff Sgt. Ronald Orange, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band drum major, laughs with the Australian and New Zealand drum majors before the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. T... More
King Tupou VI salutes troops as they pass during his
King Tupou VI salutes troops as they pass during his coronation celebration in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 6, 2015. After participating in the King’s Birthday Celebration and military tattoo in 2011, the U.S. Marin... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Jones, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Jones, a squad leader with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistic Battalion 3, prepares a simulated downed aircraft for movement aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30... More
Service members with the Single Marine & Sailor Program
Service members with the Single Marine & Sailor Program helped remove garbage and debris in the ocean and on land with 808 Cleanup, August 8, 2015. Service members collected 136 pounds of marine debris that was... More
Members of the New Zealand Army Band rehearse for
Members of the New Zealand Army Band rehearse for the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countri... More
A commander of troops with His Majesty's Armed Forces
A commander of troops with His Majesty's Armed Forces directs his men in formation during the King's coronation celebration in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 6, 2015. The partnership between the United States and Tong... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies above Marine
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies above Marine Corps Training Area Bellows after completing a portion of a simulated joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise, July 30, 2015. The exercise was compris... More
A father and daughter clap as military bands from the
A father and daughter clap as military bands from the U.S., Tonga, Australia and New Zealand pass during the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacif... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment ride
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter enroute to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The Marines were traveling to MCTAB as part of a joint Do... More
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sigrid Rivera, Service Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, earned her fourth-degree black belt, at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard MCB... More
Cpl. Mitcham Anderson, a trombone player with the U.S.
Cpl. Mitcham Anderson, a trombone player with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, performs during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
A Tongan boy salutes the U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
A Tongan boy salutes the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band as they march in a celebration parade in Nukua'lofa, Tonga, July 8, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band plays an integral role in pro... More
A Marine with Transportation Service Company, Combat
A Marine with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistic Battalion 3, prepares a simulated downed aircraft for movement during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Ar... More
The King and Queen of Tonga ride away after His Majesty's
The King and Queen of Tonga ride away after His Majesty's Coronation in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. After participating in the King’s Birthday Celebration and military tattoo in 2011, the U.S. Marine Corps... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches in a parade as part of the king's coronation ceremonies in Tonga along with the New Zealand Army Band, Australian Army Band, and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicia... More
Two brothers watch the Coronation Celebration Parade
Two brothers watch the Coronation Celebration Parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band marches alongside military bands from Tonga, Australia and New Zealand to supp... More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band perform during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from... More
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marine
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marine conducts point surveillance during a simulated mission at Boondocker Training Area aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2015. During point surveillance,... More
Cpl. Daniel Johnson, Lance Cpl. Casey Cha and Petty
Cpl. Daniel Johnson, Lance Cpl. Casey Cha and Petty Officer 1st Class Yancy, Zuniga, from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, pose for a photo after volunteering with 808 Cleanups at the Makai Research Pier ... More
A Tongan Marine conducts exercises during the Coronation
A Tongan Marine conducts exercises during the Coronation Military Tattoo rehearsal in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. A tattoo is comprised of military units both musical and operational, from different countr... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band enters the
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band enters the parade deck during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. After participating in the King’s Birthday Celebration and military ta... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band rehearses alongside The Australian Army Band and Tonga's Royal Corps of Musicians in preparation for the coronation of King Tupou VI in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participates
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band participates in coronation events, honoring the King of Tonga and His Majesty’s Armed Forces in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 5, 2015. The U.S. cultivates a strong partnersh... More
Warrant Officer Paul Davies, The Australian Army Band
Warrant Officer Paul Davies, The Australian Army Band drum major, renders a salute during a mass band rehearsal in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, July 2, 2015. The Australian Army Band is in Tonga, along with the U.S. Mari... More
After participating in the King’s Birthday Celebration
After participating in the King’s Birthday Celebration and military tattoo in 2011, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band accepted the invitation to participate in the Coronation events, honoring the King ... More
Cpl. Tiffany Hildebrand, a piccolo player with the
Cpl. Tiffany Hildebrand, a piccolo player with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, performs during the King's coronation celebration in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 6, 2015. The mission of the U.S. Marine Co... More
Pfc. Benjamin Austin, an assaultman, with Bravo Company,
Pfc. Benjamin Austin, an assaultman, with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and St. Louis, Mo., native, holds his body weight up while attempting to untie a rope while completing the Leadership ... More
A U.S. Marine gives his brother in arms a boost while
A U.S. Marine gives his brother in arms a boost while climbing onto a simulated downed aircraft aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 30, 2015. The Marines were participating in a joint Downed Aircraf... More
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hernandez and his daughter dance
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hernandez and his daughter dance to the Cha Cha Slide during the Father Daughter Dance hosted by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and the Armed Services YMCA, at the Officer's Club, June 2... More
Cpl. Mardoche Francois, with the U.S. Marine Corps
Cpl. Mardoche Francois, with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, plays the tuba during the Coronation Military Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 7, 2015. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pac... More
Cpl. Guido Encalada, a landing support specialist with
Cpl. Guido Encalada, a landing support specialist with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, practices securing a sling, to transport of the simulated downed aircraft back to Marine Corp... More
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u arrive at His Majesty's
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u arrive at His Majesty's Coronation Ceremony in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, July 4, 2015. The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band supported the ceremonies alongside bands from Tonga... More
U.S. Marines with Transportation Service Company, Combat
U.S. Marines with Transportation Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, march toward a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a joint Downed Aircraft Recovery Team exercise aboard Marine Corps Training... More