PELELIU, Palau – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, conducts the band during the opening of the 70th Anniversary ceremony commemorating the landing on Peleliu, Sept. 15. The band performed a series of musical pieces during the ceremony, including “Stars and Stripes” and “The Marines’ Hymn.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada) - PELELIU, Palau – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, conducts the band during the opening of the 70th Anniversary ceremony commemorating the landing on Peleliu, Sept. 15. The band performed a series of musical pieces during the ceremony, including “Stars and Stripes” and “The Marines’ Hymn.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada)