Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore | 1st Marine Division | 02.05.2014
A quiet hush came over the crowd as the curtains rose to reveal the 1st Marine Division band in their dress blues. They thrilled the audience with a variety of musical pieces including a trumpet solo that brought a raucous applause. Each song played represented experiences Marines go through from recruit training to retirement....
Story by Kristen Wong | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 08.02.2013
At dawn on Mount Suribachi, Eddie Ortiz walked in the footsteps of Marines who came before him. On this particular day, however, he did not carry a weapon — he carried a trumpet....
Story by Cpl. Marco Mancha | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.16.2012
Most children in America go into kindergarten with endless dreams, many of them hoping to one day become doctors, astronauts, pilots, professional athletes and more. A recent survey showed, however, only 16 percent of adults actually grow up to live out their dream. One Lancaster, Pa., native took to his musical roots to assure his shot at becoming what he’s always wanted to be: A United......
