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Celebrating the Holidays With the U.S. Navy Band (photos)
December 24, 2019
•Featured along with the Concert Band on Dec. 21 and 22 were the Sea Chanters, Country Current and the Cruisers. There was also a visit from Santa, playing a mean trumpet.
A Memorable Fourth in Our Nation’s Capital (photos)
July 6, 2019
•Public festivities got underway at the National Archives with a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence by our Founding Fathers (and Mothers).
WWII Veterans Honored on D-Day in D.C. (photos)
June 7, 2019
•Veterans of World War II were honored in a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. on Thursday, June […]
Your Guide to Summer Military Band Concerts in the District
June 3, 2019
•Many of our armed forces’ “elite” musical units are based in the D.C. metro area, where you can see a high-quality, family-oriented performance on virtually any day during the summer months.
Memorial Day Weekend: Honoring Those Who Served (photos)
May 29, 2019
•Monday, May 27, marked Memorial Day, when all Americans paused to remember and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.
Rolling Thunder’s Last Ride in D.C. (photos)
May 27, 2019
•The 32nd Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run, a motorcycle rally in support of veterans that became a Memorial Day weekend tradition, took place on Sunday, May 26.
Wolf Trap: 2019 Summer Blast Off! “The President’s Own” US Marine Band with Fireworks!
May 15, 2019
•“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will launch Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’ summer season with a program of concert band favorites. A fireworks display will […]
Navy Band Holiday Concerts Ring in the Season (photos)
December 20, 2018
•Featured along with the Concert Band at the Dec. 15 and 16 performances at DAR Constitution Hall were Navy Band ensembles the Sea Chanters, Country Current and the Cruisers.
The Salute to Military Spouses
October 25, 2018
•On November 14, the USO will host The Salute to Military Spouses—a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., bringing military spouses, military-support organizations, business leaders and key USO supporters together for […]
Stars Perform at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. (photos)
May 31, 2018
•Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna returned to co-host the 29th Annual PBS’s National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C., on May 27, the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. The annual […]