R 202115Z FEB 26
MARADMIN 057/26
MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/CY2025 MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM RECIPIENTS//
REF/A/DOC/MCO 1650.57A//
REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 3500.28D//
NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM. REF B IS THE
MUSIC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL//
POC/STANLEY, JAMES/MGYSGT/HQMC CD, FLEET MARINE BAND PROGRAM/
703-614-4308/JAMES.M.STANLEY@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  During January 2026, a board reviewed 24
nominations spanning two award categories listed within
reference (a).  Amongst a field of highly qualified and truly
outstanding nominees, the Director of Communication takes pleasure
in congratulating the following recipients of the 2025 Marine Corps
Music Awards Program.
1.a.  Marine Musician of the Year:
Sgt Justin A. Napier, Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band.
1.b.  SNCO Musician of the Year:
SSgt Jazz M. Vu, 2nd Marine Division Band.
2.  Award recipients will be recognized by awards mailed out per
ref (a).  Commanders are encouraged to present the awards at an
appropriate ceremony.
3.  Release authorized by Col John O. Caldwell, Director of
Communication, Communication Directorate.//