January 1, 2017 - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig, center, director of the U.S. Marine Band, conducts the 2017 Surprise Serenade for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Nelle and his family in Washington, D.C. The Surprise Serenade is a tradition that dates back to the mid-1800's in which the U.S. Marine Band performs music for the Commandant of the Marine Corps at his home on New Years Day. (Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun)

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