The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps. Established by act of Congress on 11 July 1798, it is the oldest of the United States military bands and the oldest
The United States Marine Band at the White House in October 2007
United States Marine Band uniforms
The Marine Band marching down 15th Street during an inaugural parade held in honor of President Bill Clinton on 20 January 1997
Members of the Marine Band escorting the remains of President Ronald Reagan to the Capitol Rotunda during his state funeral held in June 2004
United States Marine Corps Recruit Training is a 13-week recruit training program, including in & out-processing, that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Ma
United States Marine Band
…and do not perform combat missions. Also, they are not assigned to any unit other than the Marine Band. Musicians of other Marine bands must attend boot camp and Marine Combat Training (MCT). The 'President's Own' band members wear rank insignia with a lyre replacing the standard crossed rifles. Commissioned…
Recruits learn marksmanship fundamentals and must qualify with the M16 rifle to graduate.
Recruits near the end of training at MCRD Parris Island, May 1942
New recruits prepare to step through the silver doors of the receiving building at MCRD Parris Island, an action which symbolizes the transition from civilians to recruits and the beginning of them becoming United States Marines.
A drill instructor directing Marine poolees