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Marines Bring the Beat to Fiesta

July 17, 2023 |DOD News

Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Division Band, known as "The Division's Own," recently performed during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C.

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A band member gives a person a present as an audience watches.
A Marine plays a drum during a performance.
A band performs.
A band member plays the drums.
A band performs.
A Marine conducts a band as an audience watches.
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The event — last held nine years ago — showcased traditional clothing, music and dance of the Hispanic/Latino community, while allowing band members an opportunity to support and strengthen relationships with attendees.

A band member sings.
A band member sings.
Musical Performance
Marine Corps Sgt. Ricardo Amaro, a member of the 2d Marine Division Band, performs during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
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Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-2027M
A conductor leads a band.
A conductor leads a band.
Musical Performance
Marines assigned to the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
Download: Full Size (2.93 MB)
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-1914M


Audience members sitting in chairs clap their hands.
Audience members sitting in chairs clap their hands.
Round of Applause
Audience members applaud members of the 2d Marine Division Band during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
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Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-1406

A band member plays an instrument.
A band member plays an instrument.
Musicial Marine
Marine Corps Cpl. Camren Britt, a member of the 2d Marine Division Band performs during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
Download: Full Size (3.44 MB)
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-1516M
A band performs.
A band performs.
Honoring Heritage
Marines assigned to the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
Download: Full Size (3.65 MB)
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-1747M
A band performs.
A band performs.
Musical Marines
Marines assigned to the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Onslow Hispanic Latino Association Summer Latin Fiesta in Jacksonville, N.C., July 8, 2023.
Download: Full Size (3.74 MB)
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy
VIRIN: 230710-M-CQ925-1200N

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