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    U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division band spreads the joy of music throughout the Republic of Marshall Islands [Image 24 of 34]

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    A large group of approximately 25 people posing for a formal group photograph in front of patriotic American-themed decorations including a large US flag backdrop, stars, and red-white-blue streamers. The majority of participants are wearing matching teal/turquoise patterned shirts suggesting a unified team or organization. The setting appears to be an indoor venue decorated for an American patriotic event or celebration.

    MARSHALL ISLANDS

    06.25.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Wesley Akers 

    1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment

    U.S. Embassy Majuro hosts an event commemorating the 250th independence of the United States of America celebrating the enduring freedom, community, and prosperity the United States embodies and shares with the rest of the world at the Marshall Islands Resort, Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, June. 25, 2026. The United States shows continued efforts with the Republic of Marshall Islands reinforcing stability, peace, and prosperity to the nation by emphasizing the importance of communal support and stability to its citizens, establishing opportunities to the future generations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Wesley Akers)

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    Date Taken: 06.25.2026
    Date Posted: 06.30.2026 19:31
    Photo ID: 9782587
    VIRIN: 260625-A-DJ475-5386
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 18.37 MB
    Location: MH
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