Jensen on Marine Corps: ‘It’s such an amazing program’

Aurora grad signs up for another hitch in U.S. Marine Corps

  • During his time with the Marine Band San Diego, Cpl. Elliott Jensen performed as a tuba instrumentalist and after February will be reassigned to the Second Marine Division Band in North Carolina.
    During his time with the Marine Band San Diego, Cpl. Elliott Jensen performed as a tuba instrumentalist and after February will be reassigned to the Second Marine Division Band in North Carolina.
  • Prior to reenlisting for another four years to play in the Marine Corps Band, Elliot Jensen of Aurora got married to his wife, Erika, in October, 2023.
    Prior to reenlisting for another four years to play in the Marine Corps Band, Elliot Jensen of Aurora got married to his wife, Erika, in October, 2023.

    Having spent the last four years playing tuba in the United States Marine Corps Band, Aurora native Cpl. Elliott Jensen has decided he’s ready for four more. While growing up in Aurora and playing in the high school band, Jensen said the Marine Corps had always been on his mind. “From a young age I always knew that I wanted to join the Marine Corps,” Jensen explained. “In my opinion, the…