PENSACOLA, Fla. — In remembrance of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the United States Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.

Although the concert is free, tickets will be required for seating and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce, the Pensacola Visitor Information Center and at the National Naval Aviation Museum.

The United States Marine Forces Reserve Band of New Orleans was established Oct. 1, 1978. Under the control of Marine Forces Reserve, the unit is comprised of active duty Marines stationed at the Naval Support Activity Base in New Orleans.

Each year, the band travels throughout the United States, performing more than 250 concerts, parades and ceremonies for more than six million people.

Under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Smith, the band is composed of a ceremonial and concert band, jazz combo and brass and woodwind quintets. They supports all units of the Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing, Fourth Marine Division, Marine Logistics Group and Marine Corps Reserve Support Command.

These Marines are often called upon to provide musical entertainment in support of the Marine Corps Recruiting and community relations programs. With an authorized strength of 50 active duty Marines, the band has performed at many recognized civilian events.

For more information, call (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.