1st Marine Division Band
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The 1st Marine Division Band is a regional military band of the United States Marine Corps, reporting directly to the 1st Marine Division. It is stationed in Camp Pendleton, California. The band serves as the de facto USMC representative for the Western United States, performing at over 300 military and state functions, civic events, and military parades a year.[1][2]
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1st Marine Division Band | |
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Active | 1940 – present |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | military band |
Role | Public duties |
Size | 50 members |
Part of | 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Pendleton, California |
Nickname(s) | 1st MARDIV Band |
March | Marine Hymn (official hymn) Semper Fidelis (official march) Waltzing Matilda (divisional march) |
Commanders | |
OIC | Captain Eric Kyne |
Bandmaster | Master Gunnery Sergeant Raul Caldera |
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