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A Marine plays the drums in a dimly lit room as seen from above.

Dropping the Beat

Marine Corps Cpl. Cristian Granados, a Marine Forces Reserve Band percussionist, plays the drums during a Sail 250 performance at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, May 30, 2026. The event celebrated 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps service as part of the nation's Freedom 250 commemoration.

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