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Marines

Readiness

Marine Corps Forces Reserve

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A Marine Corps Band New Orleans percussionists makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. Percussions play constantly during parades, even while the rest of the band is between songs. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long.

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Tags: Marine Forces Reserve Band, Cpl. Jad Sleiman, performance, Mardi Gras, band, parade, NEW ORLEANS, crowd

Photo by: Cpl. Jad Sleiman | VIRIN: 110302-M-0000H-004.jpg

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