COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Shizuoka, Japan – As the sun set, the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band gathered for a ceremonial performance at the conclusion of the Fuji Friendship Festival. Earlier in the day, the III MEF brass band entertained festival attendees with a set, featuring songs such as “In the Stone,” “Song a Song,” “Getaway,” and “Crescent City.” The locals and Marines cheered and mingled before the final performance at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on Oct. 20.
Seasoned by numerous performances throughout the Indo-Pacific region, the III MEF Band was well-rehearsed for the Fuji Friendship Festival. Their experience spans multiple countries and cities, including Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau, Guam, Hawaii, Tokyo, and Iwakuni, as well as various military installations and local communities within said locations.
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