2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band

The band had Certificates of Commendation from the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Generals Robert E. Cushman Jr. in 1973 and Paul X. Kelley in 1985) given to them. Additionally, the band received Meritorious Unit Citations in 1972 and 1984 for excellence in the performance of duty.

Ensembles and events

The 42 members of the band are organized a range of unit ensembles:

• Ceremonial
  Marching Band
• Concert Band
• Popular Music Group
• New Orleans Brass Band
• Jazz Combo
• Brass Quintet
• Wind Quintet

All 7 of these ensembles play am important part in public relations for the band and the 2nd MAW Wing, traveling extensively throughout the eastern United States. It has made appearances many events such as the following:

• Columbus Day Parade
• Cotton Bowl
• New York City, NY
  )
• Ottawa, Canada
  )
• Indy 500
• Kentucky Derby
• International Marine Tattoo (Rochester, New York)
• New Orleans, LA
  )
• Miss America Pageant
  Parade
• Dearborn, MI
  )
• New York City, NY
  )
• 4th of July
  Concerts

During one of their international visits, the band had the rare honor of performing for the

Gallery

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  The 2nd MAW Band with members of the Band of the Ceremonial Guard at the Fortissimo Sunset Ceremony in the Canadian capital of Ottawa.
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  Chief Warrant Officer Ben Bartholomew, conducts the band during a rehearsal for the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Battle of the Bands.
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  The 2nd MAW Band at the 2011 Morehead City Veterans Day Parade
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  Gunnery Sergeant Victor Miranda, drum major for the 2nd MAW Band, salutes during the 32nd Annual Troy Flag Day Parade.
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  The 2nd MAW Band at Capron Park, Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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