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July 05, 2011 | Colonel Thomas Palmatier

"The Volunteers," the rock band of The U.S. Army Field Band visited the hometown of their vocalist, SFC April Boucher. It was April's first time performing back home and the local media really turned out to cover their show.

April's daughters love watching their rock star Mom but at least in this photo seem a lot more interested in popcorn.

On to Ashville, OH, home of the world's oldest traffic light.

SFC Tom Lindsey and SFC Pete Krasulski are groovin.'

The Field Band's motto is "Soldiers Representing Soldiers" and The Volunteers were proud to represent PFC Jacob Fout.

Soon to come --- photos from Boston's 4th of July spectacular with The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus and the Boston Pops, as well as great performances at Fenway Park! Don't want to wait? Someone posted a video on YouTube -- click here.

2 Comments

Greg Swan
7/6/2011 3:28 PM

Where's the photo of the World's Oldest Traffic Light itself? :)
COL Palmatier
7/6/2011 3:43 PM

Here's a link to a photo http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2927 but the water tower is way cooler, I think.

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Colonel Thomas Palmatier

Affiliation: Active Duty
Rank: Colonel
Branch: Army Band
MOS/AOC: Army Bands
Location: The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"
Hometown: Ballston Spa, NY

I have probably the best job in the Army. I get to command The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," the Army's premier musical unit responsible for performing at national and international events in the Washington, D.C. area and around the world. Our Soldiers' most sacred duty is performing final honors at funerals in Arlington National Cemetery. They also regularly perform at The White House. I started my Army career as a Private in 1977 and after getting promoted a few times became a warrant officer. This means I'm on my 14th (and last) rank which might be close to a record. My wife is a retired Soldier and my daughter is a ballet soloist and instructor in Los Angeles and the mother of the cutest two grandchildren in the world. The best thing about my job is getting to work with the finest musicians in the world who are all proud to be Soldiers representing Soldiers.