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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A side view of Marines in ceremonial dress playing drums against a red background.

To the Beat of the Drum

Marines with "The Commandant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, play music during a dress rehearsal for upcoming performances with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Feb. 11, 2026. The performance alongside international military music ensembles supports the band as it prepares for the 2026 parade season and ceremonial events marking America's 250th anniversary.

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