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You can't start instilling patriotism into young people too early. This young lady is ready for her first 4th of July. DISCLOSURE: This just happens to be my granddaughter Harlee.
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"The Volunteers," the rock band of The U.S. Army Field Band is rolling through America's heartland. Oshkosh, WI is the home of CountryUSA and they played the big stage. SSG Randy Wight throws down. Lake Geneva, WI brought a smile to SFC April Boucher's face. What better place to sing the National Anthem than Wrigley Field? Fans enjoy the game with The Volunteers. Keep track of them at www.facebook.com/armyrockband.
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The Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus of The United States Army Field Band are celebrating Independence Day 2011 in the Northeast United States on the way to celebrating the 4th of July in Boston with the Boston Pops (watch it at 10:00 P.M. on CBS!). SSG Pamela Terry charms the audience in Newton, NJ. Why do we do these concerts? One look at this young American tells you why; to tell the story of America's Army to the young and the old. Hamden, CT (right...read more
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"The Volunteers," the touring rock band of The U.S. Army Field Band is on the road again. First stop -- Fort Riley, KS, home of the fabled 1st Infantry Division, the "Big Red One." SFC Tom Lindsey rocks the house. Nest stop, Sedalia, Missouri and SFC April Boucher fronts the band. SSG Glenn Robertson talks with a Veteran after an "unplugged" performance at a Veteran's hospital. SFC Lindsey gives some coaching to these...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band, the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, concluded their tour of the western United States with two great performances at Disneyland. The Soldiers' Chorus marches into position for the daily retreat ceremony. The Soldiers' Chorus performed several spectacular patriotic selections for the appreciative crowd. Watch them this Sunday night on the National Memorial Day Concert telecast on PBS. Here are several of the most enthusiastic...read more
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On May 20, 2011, the Greyhound Battalion of Loyola and Towson Universities in Baltimore welcomed its newest class of new Second Lieutenants. Among them was our son Michael. Mike is a senior at Towson, and graduates from college on May 26. His older brother Ben is a Navy LT(jg), serving on a guided missile cruiser based in Norfolk, VA. Ben is a 2008 graduate of the Naval Academy. Here's a shot of us immediately after the Commissioning ceremony, held in the Loyola Chapel. The guest...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band's Spring performances are moving down the West Coast into Northern California. The local American Legion Color Guard presented the Colors in Red Bluff. This veteran arrives at the concert site. Some men of the Soldiers' Chorus wait to go on-stage. Folsom had a fantastic concert hall full of enthusiastic audience members. Everyone enjoys the concerts but there's always a long line wanting to talk to Soldiers...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band continues its trek across the Pacific Northwest. Roseburg, OR was a great show with a packed house. MAJ Bruce Pulver salutes the many veterans in the crowd. And the audience loved it. The Soldiers' Chorus serenades the audience in Bellingham, WA. The Concert Band rocked that night. This Coast Guard color guard in Astoria, OR was super sharp. SSGs Meghan Whittier and Dan Erbe present a great song and dance...read more
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The U.S. Army Field Band's performances moved to the State of Washington. Backstage in Lacey, WA, SFC Sam Chung finds a quiet place to call home. A packed gymnasium close to Fort Lewis and the audience really enjoyed SSG Kasumi Leonard's solo. Some ladies from the Soldiers' Chorus sing a selection from "South Pacific" in Walla Walla. The piccolo solo in the "Stars and Stripes Forever" always steals the show. Soon more...read more
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The Gem State Welcomes the Musical Ambassadors of the Army
April 29, 2011
By: Colonel Thomas Palmatier
The U.S. Army Field Band roared into the beautiful state of Idaho, tracing along the Snake River Valley. These proud veterans presented the Colors in Blackfoot, ID. MSG Victor Cenales and SSG Pamela Terry present a touching rendition of "American Soldier." This young lady had the biggest smile and really enjoyed the concert. In Twin Falls, the local Army Recruiters presented the Colors. We often invite local music educators to conduct the...read more
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