III Marine Expeditionary Force Band

27/12/2025

09/12/2025

of the III MEF Band were honored to perform alongside soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band, guest vocalist Yu Ishigaki and students of Tonoshiro Elementary School.

陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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21/11/2025

2025 Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival
📍Tokyo, Japan

of the III MEF Band recently performed at the 2025 Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena. This event highlighted the strength of the U.S.–Japan Alliance and underscored how bilateral engagement directly enhances our interoperability and readiness across the Indo-Pacific.

It was an honor to once again collaborate with the incredible musicians of the JSDF bands, whose professionalism and musicality continue to inspire.

陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
航空自衛隊 Japan Air Self-Defense Force
防衛省　海上自衛隊　(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)
U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部)
III MEF Marines
アメリカ大使館 U.S. Embassy Tokyo

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U.S. Marine Corps photos by LCpl Kendrick Jackson

03/10/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, nonpay status.

17/09/2025

28th Annual Combined Concert – Friendship Through Music
📍 Okinawa Convention Center, Okinawa, Japan

of the III MEF Band recently joined forces with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band for the 28th Annual Combined Concert in a powerful display of professionalism and unity.

Through music, we celebrated the interoperability between the United States and Japan, showcasing the strength of friendship and a shared commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who filled the Okinawa Convention Center and made this event unforgettable!

U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部)
陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
陸上自衛隊　第１５旅団 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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26/08/2025

SOLD OUT!
📍Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan

We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 28th Annual Friendship Through Music Combined Concert are officially sold out!

We sincerely thank you for the overwhelming support. While all tickets have been reserved, we warmly encourage those without tickets to still attend, as open seating will be available beginning 10 minutes prior to the start of the concert.

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening of music with our partners and allies in the 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band!

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25/08/2025

EXPO 2025
📍Osaka, Kansai, Japan

of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band’s Popular Music Group proudly represented the United States at the USA Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

As part of one of the world’s largest global celebrations for innovation, cooperation, and culture exchange, the PMG performed on two major stages — Festival Station and the USA Pavilion stage — showcasing the strength of U.S.-Japan friendship and demonstrating the power of music to unite people worldwide.

World Expo USA Pavilion

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21/08/2025

TICKET UPDATE
📍Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan

Tickets for the 28th Annual Friendship Through Music Combined Concert are no longer available for pick up on Camp Foster - thank you for the incredible support!

For guests who were unable to get tickets on base, tickets can be still be picked up at the following off-base locations:

• Sound Craft – Naha
• Takara Records – Naha
• Fukuhara Music Honten – Okinawa City
• Bunkyo Harmony – Naha
• Atelier Winds – Naha
• Takara Gakkiten – Naha
• Shima Piano Center – Okinawa City
• Shimamura Gakki – Parco City, 3F

For anyone unable to pick up a ticket, we will still do our best to seat all guests ten minutes prior to the start of the concert.

We can’t wait to share this amazing evening of music with you!

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18/08/2025

Tickets Are Still Available!
📍Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan

Tickets for the 28th Annual Friendship Through Music Combined Concert are free and available for pickup at the III MEF Band hall on Camp Foster and select off-base locations!

We’re proud to once again share the stage with our long time partners and allies of the 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band for a night of camaraderie and music!

The doors will open at 1600 and music begins at 1700. Those who arrive without a ticket will be seated 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the concert.

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29/07/2025

Tickets are here!
📍Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan

Starting Wednesday, July 30th, tickets for the 28th Annual Friendship Through Music Combined Concert are available for pickup at the III MEF Band Hall on Camp Foster!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and camaraderie with our partners and allies in the 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band on Sunday, August 31st at the Okinawa Convention Center — showtime starts at 1700!

Don’t miss this annual celebration of unity and music. We can’t wait to see you there!

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20/07/2025

📍 Bangkok, Thailand
The of the III MEF Band are so thankful to have worked with the talented musicians from Srinakharinwirot University | SWU | มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ | มศว, Kasetsart University, and the กองดุริยางค์ทหารอากาศ Royal Thai Air Force Music Division. We are always grateful for the opportunity to maintain and strengthen our long-lasting partnership.