Marines TV

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band, 1st Marine Division, visit Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Texas, March 3, 2025. The Marines performed for students from four different schools in the local independent school district; in addition to performances, the Marines answered questions about their career and experiences as military musicians. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Lance Cpl Carolyn Kolceski, a newly trained Marine Musician, graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School, talks about her journey into the Marine Corps at Recruiting Sub-Station Syracuse, Recruiting Station Albany, New York on September 22, 2020. Upon completion of Marine Combat Training, Marines who have been selected as musicians will attend the Naval School of Music where they will receive advanced musical training, both instrumental and academic, before being assigned to one of the Marine Corps Bands. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Rudash)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James R. Keller, the 12th Marine Corps District Musician Placement Director, along with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Band members, Sgt. Michael Hong and Lance Cpl. Jonathan Schneider, share their experiences and discuss opportunities available within the Marine Corps Music Program at MCRD San Diego, Calif. on July 28, 2020. Precision, accuracy, endurance and a commitment to mission accomplishment are some of the defining marks of our Corps as well as Marines serving as professional musicians. The Musician Enlistment Option Program in the Marine Corps gives talented musicians who want to challenge themselves the opportunity to serve, lead, and perform. Could you be one of the few to perform with the elite? For more information, contact your local recruiter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Autmn Laning)

The Ryukyu Kingdom Parade fills the Kokusai-dori Shopping street with culture from generations past. The parade is part of the Shurijo Castle Festival, which is a celebration of the culture and history of the Ryukyu Dynasty and its traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

Marines perform the finale at the Okinawa City Promenade Concert in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2016. The Marines are with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band.

Four Okinawa-based Osprey crew members with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conducted routine training May 6 around Okinawa, shortly after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.