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Navy musicians in formal uniforms play brass instruments at a ceremony.

Remembering USS Maine

The Navy Band Ceremonial Brass Ensemble plays during a ceremony commemorating the 125th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Maine at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Feb. 15, 2023. On Feb. 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded off the coast of Havana, Cuba, leading to the loss of 260 of her crew.

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