From the outside, it looks calm and flat — but this region keeps the country running. 🌾 The Midwestern United States is built on deep soil, wide plains, and some of the most powerful river systems on Earth. The Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri Rivers move grain, fuel industry, and connect farms to global markets. This land feeds millions and moves the nation’s economy quietly but relentlessly. Cities rose where rivers crossed, railroads spread across open land, and agriculture turned sunlight in

Here's a recap of the Marine Band's performances at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, featuring the passing of the Sousa Baton from outgoing director Col. Jason K. Fettig to incoming director Lt. Col. Ryan J. Nowlin. | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band