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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 enhance the lives of military and civilian communities through quality musical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vito/Released) - 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 enhance the lives of military and civilian communities through quality musical performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vito/Released)

Kristi De Lashmutt, a musician with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, has been involved in Polynesian dancing since she was 13 years old. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Dietz) - Kristi De Lashmutt, a musician with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, has been involved in Polynesian dancing since she was 13 years old. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Dietz)

A pair of students with the Intermediate Band from Iolani School play the trumpet as Marines from the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band observe in the band's hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 30, 2013. The band students received the opportunity to work one-on-one with the Marines and learn new techniques to increase their performance with their instruments. - A pair of students with the Intermediate Band from Iolani School play the trumpet as Marines from the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band observe in the band's hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 30, 2013. The band students received the opportunity to work one-on-one with the Marines and learn new techniques to increase their performance with their instruments.

Lance Cpl. Jonathan Galeana, a percussionist for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, and Fontana, Calif., native, plays the concert snare for ceremonial band rehearsals, Sept. 26, 2013. The music military occupational specialties are the only jobs in the Corps that require extensive experience and auditioning before enlisting in the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Matthew A. Callahan) - Lance Cpl. Jonathan Galeana, a percussionist for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, and Fontana, Calif., native, plays the concert snare for ceremonial band rehearsals, Sept. 26, 2013. The music military occupational specialties are the only jobs in the Corps that require extensive experience and auditioning before enlisting in the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Matthew A. Callahan)

Lance Cpl. Bryan Sitka, trumpet player, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, gives beads to the children at the Summer Concert Series at Mololani Park, July 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - Lance Cpl. Bryan Sitka, trumpet player, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, gives beads to the children at the Summer Concert Series at Mololani Park, July 12, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)

The daughter of a service member makes her debut on stage with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band’s Party Band at Mololani Park, June 14, 2013.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - The daughter of a service member makes her debut on stage with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band’s Party Band at Mololani Park, June 14, 2013.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)