R 202115Z FEB 26 MARADMIN 057/26 MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/CY2025 MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM RECIPIENTS// REF/A/DOC/MCO 1650.57A// REF/B/DOC/NAVMC 3500.28D// NARR/REF A IS THE MARINE CORPS MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM. REF B IS THE MUSIC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL// POC/STANLEY, JAMES/MGYSGT/HQMC CD, FLEET MARINE BAND PROGRAM/ 703-614-4308/[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  During January 2026, a board reviewed 24 nominations spanning two award categories listed within reference (a).  Amongst a field of highly qualified and truly outstanding nominees, the Director of Communication takes pleasure in congratulating the following recipients of the 2025 Marine Corps Music Awards Program. 1.a.  Marine Musician of the Year: Sgt Justin A. Napier, Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band. 1.b.  SNCO Musician of the Year: SSgt Jazz M. Vu, 2nd Marine Division Band. 2.  Award recipients will be recognized by awards mailed out per ref (a).  Commanders are encouraged to present the awards at an appropriate ceremony. 3.  Release authorized by Col John O. Caldwell, Director of Communication, Communication Directorate.//