On Aug. 23, the Marine Band supported race day in D.C., revving up the crowd at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The band performed a patriotic opener for the event, including honors for President Donald Trump and “God Bless America” with acclaimed tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz.
The iconic views of the National Mall were matched by the thunderous roar of twin-turbocharged engines, pre-race performances by multiple military ensembles, seven booming flyovers and the music from “The President’s Own.”
Pictured here, Arturo Chacón-Cruz performs with the Marine Band.
(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Pool)
| Date Taken: | 08.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.24.2026 18:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9886454 |
| VIRIN: | 260823-M-FN968-1112 |
| Resolution: | 5464x8192 |
| Size: | 5.68 MB |
| Location: | US |
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