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A local military band plays as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) arrives in port during a cruise around the world.  Protestors display signs of opposition along the dock in the background

A local military band plays as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) arr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hobart State: Tasmania Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul T. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Members of the 1ST US Army Band march during the 7th Signal Command change of command ceremony

Members of the 1ST US Army Band march during the 7th Signal Command ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Ritchie State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The Air Force Band plays at the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Mount Rushmore. The immense sculpture, seen in the background, features the likenesses of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum created the granite carving.

The Air Force Band plays at the 50th anniversary of the dedication of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: South Dakota(SD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Members of a U.S. Navy band march along a confetti-covered street as they take part in a ticker tape parade welcoming U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Members of a U.S. Navy band march along a confetti-covered street as t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Emmett Franc... More

A Korean band provides entertainment for soldiers at the Daewoo Friendship Night

A Korean band provides entertainment for soldiers at the Daewoo Friend...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, begins the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad. Known as "The Commandant's Own", the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps is the only drum and bugle corps in U.S. Armed Forces and are celebrated for their extraordinary musical talents and impeccable marching skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon)...

U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Cer... More

The U.S. Air Force entertainment troupe Tops in Blue

The U.S. Air Force entertainment troupe Tops in Blue

The U.S. Air Force entertainment troupe Tops in Blue perform as part of the Cheyenne, Wyo., Independence Day celebration in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena Wednesday, July 4, 2012. This was the second year in ... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 28, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from seven di... More

All of the musical units performing in the Avenches

All of the musical units performing in the Avenches

All of the musical units performing in the Avenches Tattoo rehearse the closing set together in Avenches, Switzerland, Aug. 31, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approxim... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform for an audience during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 1, 2014. Sunset Parades are held on Tuesdays during the su... More

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band] - [PAR-9124 through PAR-9130]

A West German band performs for the German naval ships arriving to participate in the 25th anniversary of German naval aviation training in the United States

A West German band performs for the German naval ships arriving to par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Bryant Release Status: Relea... More

Members of the 25th Infantry Division Band play in front of the Corps Tactical Operations Center headquarters building during opening ceremonies for the joint US/South Korean Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '87

Members of the 25th Infantry Division Band play in front of the Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '87 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Ssg Arnold W. Kalmanson Release ... More

The US Army Field Band rounds the corner at 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1997 presidential inaugural parade

The US Army Field Band rounds the corner at 15th and Pennsylvania Aven...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: NC1 Duncan Graham Jr Release Status: Released to Public... More

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Division Band perform

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Division Band perform

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Division Band perform before the start of Master Gunnery Sgt. James R. McMillion's retirement ceremony held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. U.S. Marines and Civilians atte... More

The Coast Guard Academy Band marches in New York City's

The Coast Guard Academy Band marches in New York City's

The Coast Guard Academy Band marches in New York City's Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2013. The Cadet Music Department provides an important artistic outlet for members of the Corps of Cadets. (U.S. Coast Guard... More

150317-N-OS575-209 SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 17, 2015) Members

150317-N-OS575-209 SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 17, 2015) Members

150317-N-OS575-209 SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 17, 2015) Members of U.S. Navy Band Southeast march in the 191st Annual Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, Ga. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciali... More

Lance Cpl. Brandon Carbonari, a trombone instrumentalist

Lance Cpl. Brandon Carbonari, a trombone instrumentalist

Lance Cpl. Brandon Carbonari, a trombone instrumentalist with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, performs during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show the... More

The Virginia National Guard's 29th Division Band provides

The Virginia National Guard's 29th Division Band provides

The Virginia National Guard's 29th Division Band provides music June 24, 2017, In Madison, Virginia, for a ceremony dedicating a new historical highway marker honoring a Medal of Honor recipient born in the cou... More

A marching band performs during the traditional regional

A marching band performs during the traditional regional

A marching band performs during the traditional regional military parade of May 4 in Jekabpils, Latvia, on May 4, 2019. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Latvian War for Independence and their Armed ... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW)

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW)

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2015. Since ... More

160402-N-WT427-101 JINHAE, Republic of Korea (April

160402-N-WT427-101 JINHAE, Republic of Korea (April

160402-N-WT427-101 JINHAE, Republic of Korea (April 2, 2016) Members of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy band perform during the annual Jinhae Gunhangie Cherry Blossom Festival open base event held on Commander... More

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform the Battle Color Ceremony on the parade deck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA., March 11, 2016. The official Bat... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico band perform during a concert at Kesaheina, Mantyharju, Finland, July 29, 2018. The band continues to perform at different locations around Finland as they prepa... More

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2020. The Marines performed at MCAS Yuma as part of the 20... More

150525-N-OX801-246 NETTUNO, Italy (May 25, 2015) The

150525-N-OX801-246 NETTUNO, Italy (May 25, 2015) The

150525-N-OX801-246 NETTUNO, Italy (May 25, 2015) The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band performs during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Italy, May 25, 2015. The ... More

Members of The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own", support

Members of The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own", support

Members of The U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own", support an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 18, 2018... More

Master Sgt Keith G. Martinez, assistant drum major

Master Sgt Keith G. Martinez, assistant drum major

Master Sgt Keith G. Martinez, assistant drum major of The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, faces the audience during a performance from the Drum and Bugle Corps aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.,... More

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band] - [PAR-9124 through PAR-9130]

A Navy band plays at a welcoming ceremony for crew members of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) at Naval Station Guam

A Navy band plays at a welcoming ceremony for crew members of the comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Band performs and marches at a parade ground on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, to the delight of spectators

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Band performs and marches at a parade groun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, New River State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Zachary R. Frank, USMC Release St... More

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine

Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine Forces Reserve, rehearse before the start of the Krewe of Duids parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 22, 2017. The band participated in numerous parad... More

A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ)

A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ)

A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) Band reads his sheet music as he performs Christmas carols while traveling through base housing on MCBQ, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. Every year, the Marines perf... More

The 106th Army Band set the musical backdrop for the

The 106th Army Band set the musical backdrop for the

The 106th Army Band set the musical backdrop for the 46th Arkansas Governor's Inauguration January 15, 2019, on the steps of the State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. Governor William Asa Hutchinson gave his... More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Holroyd, the

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Holroyd, the

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Holroyd, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band, performs during the "I Love Kailua Festival" at the Kailua Town Center, Kailua, ... More

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 11, 2012.

The 85th Army Band, an Army Reserve unit based out

The 85th Army Band, an Army Reserve unit based out

The 85th Army Band, an Army Reserve unit based out of Arlington Heights, Ill., performs, July 23, 2012, during the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart change-of-command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. The band was on... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band perform during the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Nov. 30, 2017. Mr. Doug Wadsworth, chief of staff, MCBH, lit... More

The United States Navy Band performs as U.S. Vice President

The United States Navy Band performs as U.S. Vice President

The United States Navy Band performs as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to deliver remarks during a televised event in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2021. The event also featured live musical performanc... More

Marines assigned to The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

Marines assigned to The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

Marines assigned to The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, as part of the Battle Color Detachment, perform during the Battle Colors Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., March 23, 2015. The B... More

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2014. Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday during the summer months... More

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band] - [PAR-9124 through PAR-9130]

The Quantico Marine Band marches down Lejeune Field during the sunset parade held to honor retirees and award recipients

The Quantico Marine Band marches down Lejeune Field during the sunset ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Corporal Don Deans Release Statu... More

A member of the Korean Army Logistics Command Band and members of the Dong Ju High School girls band await the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

A member of the Korean Army Logistics Command Band and members of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

The Air Force Band performs at a ceremony announcing the readiness of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for service with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The Fighting Falcons have also been introduced to four other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries

The Air Force Band performs at a ceremony announcing the readiness of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hahn Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A member of a US Navy band performs with members of a San Diego jazz band during a homecoming celebration for crew members of the 12-meter racing yacht "Stars and Stripes." The boat is returning from Australia after winning the American's Cup race

A member of a US Navy band performs with members of a San Diego jazz b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pappas Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of New Orleans is evident during this impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their office.  As more businesses open and residents return to the once devastated area, there is must cause for reveling.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Campbell, Ky.- The 101st Airborne Division Band

Fort Campbell, Ky.- The 101st Airborne Division Band

Fort Campbell, Ky.- The 101st Airborne Division Band preformed the Army song while the soldiers unfurled the American flag during the half time show on November 12. The soldiers were brought onto the field for ... More

The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performs at Marine

The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performs at Marine

The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performs at Marine Corps Square during the opening weekend of the State Fair of Texas September 27, 2019. The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps has presented concerts, cere... More

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2014. Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday during the summer months... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade] 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] [48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade_DSC_0078.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade] Visit of Secretary Dirk Kem...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: 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, ... More

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band]

[Kermesse Aux Etoiles, U.S. Army Band] - [PAR-9124 through PAR-9130]

[Here Comes the Band - Radio - Denmark Band]

[Here Comes the Band - Radio - Denmark Band]

[Here Comes the Band - Radio - Denmark Band] - [PAR-3680 through PAR-3683]

Members of the Dong Ju High School girls band perform during the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

Members of the Dong Ju High School girls band perform during the arriv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

The U.S. Army Signal Corps Band plays at the Change of Command ceremony of the Regimental Non Commissioned Officers Academy on Barton Field, Fort Gordon, Georgia. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Marlene Thompson, CIV) (Released)

The U.S. Army Signal Corps Band plays at the Change of Command ceremon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Gordon State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: Marlene Thom... More

Soldiers with the 63rd Army Band play during a Memorial

Soldiers with the 63rd Army Band play during a Memorial

Soldiers with the 63rd Army Band play during a Memorial Day observance at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, N.J., May 25, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

South Korean performers entertain members of the 210th

South Korean performers entertain members of the 210th

South Korean performers entertain members of the 210th Fires Brigade on the final day of Warrior Friendship Week at Camp Casey in Gyeonggi province, South Korea, March 28, 2013. The 2nd Infantry Division-sponso... More

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, April 27, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from sev... More

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march onto the parade field during a relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, on William Pendleton Thom... More

Members of the U.S. Army Japan Band's Pacific Brass

Members of the U.S. Army Japan Band's Pacific Brass

Members of the U.S. Army Japan Band's Pacific Brass team pose for a group photo with Japanese children during the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 8, 2016. For more than 60 years, the ... More

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV,

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV,

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band, 2d MARDIV, play during a live performance at the 1775 Cafe de la place after the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France on May 27, 2018... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division band provide

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division band provide

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division band provide music during the assumption of command ceremony of Gen. Michael X. Garrett who became the 23rd Commander of United States Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade] 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] [48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade_DSC_0090.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-07-18-08_SOI_K_Parade] Visit of Secretary Dirk Kem...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: 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, ... More

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band performs

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band performs

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band performs during an Independence Day celebration aboard MCRD Parris Island July 4.

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a show

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a show

Members of the Marine Band San Diego perform in a show at the Stock Show and Rodeo, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23, 2020. The brass band attended the Stock Show and Rodeo to spread awareness of the Marine Corps’ m... More

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB),

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB),

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB), Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, salute during the pass and review portion of the CLB 22 change of command ceremony at Soifert Field on C... More

Royal Air Force personnel march in a Battle of Britain

Royal Air Force personnel march in a Battle of Britain

Royal Air Force personnel march in a Battle of Britain Remembrance Parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Sept. 16, 2018. The events commemorated the World War II battle in which the RAF defended the United Kingd... More

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Drum and

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Drum and

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 30, 2017. Sunset parades are held as a means of honoring seni... More

A trio of saxophonists from the Aviano Elementary School play their instruments, during the Italian Carnival Parade, held at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy

A trio of saxophonists from the Aviano Elementary School play their in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Nichole Adamowicz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter, is coming back to life with jazz bands, dancers, and bead throwers parading down the street.  FEMA has helped many residents and businesses come back to life.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in th...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

150319-N-EJ399-007 PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 19, 2015)

150319-N-EJ399-007 PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 19, 2015)

150319-N-EJ399-007 PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 19, 2015) Members of the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performed before an estimated audience of 6,000 spectators March 19 onboard NAS Pensacola. The Marine Corps S... More

As a 10 year old, DJ had already done quite a bit of

As a 10 year old, DJ had already done quite a bit of

As a 10 year old, DJ had already done quite a bit of marching. (Photo contributed)

The 1ST Marine Division band plays "Sound Off" for

The 1ST Marine Division band plays "Sound Off" for

The 1ST Marine Division band plays "Sound Off" for an 11TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 28, 2013. Maj Michael N. Estes, commanding officer, 11TH ME... More

Musicians march while playing instruments during the

Musicians march while playing instruments during the

Musicians march while playing instruments during the memorial ceremony for Belgian Lt. Col. Joseph Daumerie, Aug. 15, 2017, Brugelette, Belgium. The memorial commemorates the 75th anniversary of Daumerie's deat... More

Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Hungerford, U.S. Naval Forces

Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Hungerford, U.S. Naval Forces

Marine Staff Sgt. Robert Hungerford, U.S. Naval Forces Europe’s drum major for this show, briefs his fellow musicians on adjustments and changes to the performances in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This ... More

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., May 26, 2015. Since September 1956, marching and musical units fro... More

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum

“The Commandant’s Own.” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform the Battle Color Ceremony on the parade field, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La., March 17, 2015. The Official Battl... More

170528-N-UY653-372
NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2017) Members

170528-N-UY653-372 NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2017) Members

170528-N-UY653-372 NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2017) Members of the Italian Army band perform during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, veterans, service members, stu... More

The 33rd Army Band marches in a parade on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

The 33rd Army Band marches in a parade on the 40th anniversary of D-da...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, provides the music for the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). First Lieutenant David L. Robins conducts the band

The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Shipbuilding Company Release Status: Rele... More

A U.S. Army band plays as troops march over the Arlington Memorial Bridge during the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

A U.S. Army band plays as troops march over the Arlington Memorial Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM VICTORY PARADE Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

The Marine Band, "The Preisdent's Own," marches toward COL William R. Higgins' grave site during funeral services at Quantico National Cemetery. COL Higgins was killed by terrorists after being taken hostage while serving with the United Nations Truce and Observer Force in Beirut, Lebanon

The Marine Band, "The Preisdent's Own," marches toward COL William R. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig Shell Release Status:... More

U.S. Marines and their families celebrated the 4th

U.S. Marines and their families celebrated the 4th

U.S. Marines and their families celebrated the 4th of July at Lejeune Field aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on July 4, 2020. Activities during the celebration included, performances by the Marine Corps b... More

The 3rd Marines Air Wing Band, from Miramar, Ca., and

The 3rd Marines Air Wing Band, from Miramar, Ca., and

The 3rd Marines Air Wing Band, from Miramar, Ca., and the Marine Corps Color Guard perform at Marine Week in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 5, 2018. Marine Marine Week is an annual event that allows members of... More

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles (center), Drum Major of “The Commandant’s Own," the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps conducts the ensemble during the Battle Color Ceremony at Camp Pen... More

The Brass Ops of the 234th Army Band perform songs

The Brass Ops of the 234th Army Band perform songs

The Brass Ops of the 234th Army Band perform songs of Army history at the Fort Clatsop National Park in Astoria, Oregon, July 8, 2018. This is a joint collaboration between the 111th Army Band and the 234th Arm... More

190808-N-EV253-0376 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 8, 2019)

190808-N-EV253-0376 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 8, 2019)

190808-N-EV253-0376 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 8, 2019) - U.S. Naval Forces Europe's New Orleans-style brass band "Topside" performs during an official reception held on the flight deck of the Spearhead-class ex... More

U.S. Navy midshipmen assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Navy midshipmen assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Navy midshipmen assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy band perform on the field during the dress parade put on by the Brigade of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., April 20, 2011. (U.S. Navy p... More

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform

Members from the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., July 29, 2014. Sunset Parades are held every Tuesday during the summer months... More

A crowd of civilians tourists lines the pier as a Chinese navy band exits after performing for their US naval counterparts.  Over 1,600 US Sailors are enjoying the sights and sounds of Shanghai during a four-day goodwill visit to the historic city

A crowd of civilians tourists lines the pier as a Chinese navy band ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Carolyn Harris, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A United States (US) Navy band plays on the pier during a welcoming ceremony for three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. The guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV, background, and two other Soviet ships have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A United States (US) Navy band plays on the pier during a welcoming ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 James Davis Release Statu... More

U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, begins the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad. Known as "The Commandant's Own", the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps is the only drum and bugle corps in U.S. Armed Forces and are celebrated for their extraordinary musical talents and impeccable marching skill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon)...

U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform during the Marine Corps Battle Color Cer... More

Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps,

Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps,

Marines with the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, commonly known as "the Commandant's Own," perform during the Battle Color Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 14. The band was for... More

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company,

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company,

U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Service Company, Headquarters Service Battalion, perform during the Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert at San Diego. The Little Italy Association hosted the Marine Ban... More

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band perform during the 2018 Hamina Tattoo at Hamina, Finland, Aug. 2, 2018. The Tattoo showcases over 1,000 performers from eight different nations, celebrating... More

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march onto the parade field during a retirement ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Berry, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, William Pend... More

The 1ST Army Division Band marches across the parade 3 ground during the closing ceremony for COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 marking the end of Combined Endeavor in Lager Aulenbach, Germany. Sponsored by US European Command and hosted by Germany, the exercise is held annually to test and document the interoperability of dozens of countries and NATO. The largest communications and information systems exercise in the world, 37 countries participated this year

The 1ST Army Division Band marches across the parade 3 ground during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operat... More

The US Navy (USN) Region Northwest Band plays patriotic songs during this year's annual 4th of July Family Freedom Fest 2006 Celebration, at Naval Air Station (NAS), Everett, Washington (WA)

The US Navy (USN) Region Northwest Band plays patriotic songs during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Bruce Mcvicar, USN Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Chris Campbell, United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) Band, performs during a Fashing parade in Ramstein Village, Germany

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Chris Campbell, United State...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Desiree N. Palacios, USAF Release Statu... More

Members of the Polish Army band play to celebrate Poland's

Members of the Polish Army band play to celebrate Poland's

Members of the Polish Army band play to celebrate Poland's 20th year anniversary as a member of NATO, here, Mar. 8, 2019. The event was open to the public as approximately 1,000 locals were in attendance to vis... More

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