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    A woman with an intense, focused expression is conducting or directing, holding a baton in her left hand while pointing with her right fist. She wears a black t-shirt, gray pants, a watch, hoop earrings, and an 'All Access' credential badge featuring a Canadian maple leaf logo. A second person wearing a black cap and sunglasses is partially visible in the background.

    VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

    08.22.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Zoey Williams 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mardia Tompo, the conductor for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, conducts during a rehearsal for the 2026 British Columbia Tattoo in Vancouver, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026. The British Columbia Tattoo is an annual event that consists of performances by international military bands, singers, and dancers. The theme of this year’s tattoo was “Bonds of Friendship,” which celebrated the alliances between the U.S., Canada, and Ukraine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zoey Williams)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 11:07
    Photo ID: 9902029
    VIRIN: 260821-M-WV501-1371
    Resolution: 4258x5322
    Size: 4.85 MB
    Location: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA
    Web Views: 6
    Downloads: 2

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