U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Dumlao, left, a tuba instrumentalist, Master Sgt. David Birkby, center, a French horn instrumentalist, and Cpl. Nathan Miranda, a trumpeter, all with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band perform during a community relations event at the Central Market in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2024. Marines performed to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. Dumlao is a native of Hawaii. Birkby is a native of New York. Miranda is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)
Date Taken: | 08.07.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.14.2024 02:21 |
Photo ID: | 8588588 |
VIRIN: | 240807-M-QM580-3038 |
Resolution: | 9504x6336 |
Size: | 36.59 MB |
Location: | HONIARA, GUADALCANAL IS, SB |
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