Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Semper Fidelis! TAPS wishes the U.S. Marine Corps a Happy 245th Birthday! Thank you to the brave service men and women who are always at
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Staff Sgt. Christopher Walker, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant's Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays “Taps” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 7, 2021. The
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Marine Playing Taps at Memorial Service for Fallen US Soldier, PFC Zach Suarez, Honor Mission on Highway 23, Drive To Memorial Editorial Photography - Image of america, remembrance: 51983452
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![A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing band plays Taps during the funeral of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph P. Hoar (retired) at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, California, Oct. A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing band plays Taps during the funeral of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph P. Hoar (retired) at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, California, Oct.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MNXWJ1/a-us-marine-from-the-3rd-marine-aircraft-wing-band-plays-taps-during-the-funeral-of-us-marine-corps-gen-joseph-p-hoar-retired-at-miramar-national-cemetery-san-diego-california-oct-7-2022-gen-hoar-served-honorably-for-37-years-and-held-many-distinguished-positions-includingcommanding-officer-1st-marine-regiment-commanding-general-eastern-recruiting-region-and-commander-united-states-central-command-2MNXWJ1.jpg)