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Four Marines wearing red jackets and white hats play bass drums outside on a sunny day.

Proud Percussionists

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cassius Johnson, assigned to "The Commandant's Own" U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays a bass drum during a Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 8, 2025.

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