The Leatherneck Pipes and Drums is the only bagpipe band in the nation representing the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. The band comprised of exclusively of U.S. military veterans, was recently awarded the Department of the Navy/USMC Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.

Photos of the band at work and play, history, calendar, key e-mail contacts.

Of the twelve Marine Bands worldwide, Marine Band Albany is one of the most recent additions, having been formed in January 1990.

"The President's [and Sousa's] Own" drop-dead-gorgeous site. Unique: 200-year timeline history, Marine Hymn w/history, uniform photo feature, band sightings in movies; 13 CDs online in Shockwave format (see Discography under Educational Resources). Gather up some snacks before clicking.