On 18 June 2010, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps held a joint musical performance in the Pentagon Courtyard with The United States Army Military Academy "Hellcats." It was a great way for military officials walking around during lunch to get a true inside look into two of the Army's premier musical organizations. The following day, both groups played in the Fife and Drum Corps' 50th Anniversary Tattoo to an audience totaling over 1,500 on...read more

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Join the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for a spectacular evening of music with a special webcast of their 50th Anniversary Tattoo. Come celebrate the spirit of music and the Corps' five decades of service to the United States Army and the Nation. Featuring: - The United States Military Academy Band "Hellcats" - West Point, NY - The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps - Washington, D.C. -...read more

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On 7 June 2010, Chief Warrant Officer Frederick Ellwein became the 4th Commander of The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Chief Warrant Officer Gregory Balvanz, the fife and drum corps out-going Commander, relinquished command to an audience of friends, family and members of the military community. CW4 Ellwein’s most recent assignment was the Army Material Command Band located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. He joins the fife and drum corps...read more

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Starting April 16, 2010 and lasting through April 25, 2010, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps will head south to Texas for their annual trip to San Antonio Fiesta. As one of the fife and drum corps’ favorite community outreach trips, they participate in the city’s famous Fiesta celebration as well as playing for wounded warriors at Fort Sam Houston and local schools. For more information on events and times, please visit our site:...read more

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On 13 March 2010, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps packed its bags and headed north to Monroe, Michigan to participate in the 15th Annual Freezer Jam. Held in the Continental Midwest every year, Freezer Jam welcomes fife and drum corps' from around the region to their symposium of learning, concerts and most of all, camaraderie. In keeping with The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' mantra of "Keeping the Tradition Alive," the Corps participated in...read more

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Supporting our Troops In direct support to our soldiers fighting for our liberties and freedoms throughout the world, The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project to pay a special tribute to those men and women on March 6, 2010 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Participating in the first Wounded Warrior Project Military Tattoo, the Corps honored all guests to a special performance. The Wounded Warrior Tattoo brought military...read more

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Fife and Drum: 50-years of history and honor Check out the video linked below as Dave Annarino slips behind the scenes at one of the country's most unique military units where history and honor come alive each and every day. www.armystrongstories.com/blogAssets/alexander-borisov/FDC_ANNIV.mp4 For further information regarding The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' year-long celebratory event schedule commemorating their 50 years of service,...read more

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