The 56th Army Band, I Corps, practices marching with
The 56th Army Band, I Corps, practices marching with 1st Regiment Australian Artillery Band Soldiers led by Warrant Officer 1st Class John Franklin, band master, during a practice session on Gallipoli Barracks,... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Placker, assistant team leader with
Staff Sgt. Michael Placker, assistant team leader with the 56th Army Band, I Corps, demonstrates the sounds of the tuba before playing a song highlighting the tuba as they perform for children in a stay safe su... More
A musician from 56th Army Band (America's First Corps
A musician from 56th Army Band (America's First Corps Band) performs at the Military Police Regimental Ball in Tacoma, Washington. The ball was hosted by 6th Military Police Group (CID)
Staff Sgt. Tim Owen, operations noncommissioned officer,
Staff Sgt. Tim Owen, operations noncommissioned officer, 56th Army Band, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps moves tactically as he leads his team to enter and clear a building during the band’s tr... More
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (foreground), bandleader
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (foreground), bandleader for the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., marches more than 20 members of the 56th Arm... More
Sergeant Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the
Sergeant Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., sings during a performance for members of the Eureka... More
Spc. Matthew Hooker, musician, 56th Army Band, Headquarters
Spc. Matthew Hooker, musician, 56th Army Band, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps carries a band member a he simulates being injured during a training exercise involving entering and clearing a bu... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group,
Members of the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., perform for members of the Eureka, Calif., community at Eureka High School, April 27, du... More
The America’s First Corps Army Band from Joint Base
The America’s First Corps Army Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington performed for thousands of spectators during the 68th Annual Seafair Parade in Seattle, July 28, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Yout... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plays the congas during a performance with the 56th Army Band's swing ensemble, Sw... More
Sgt. Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the 56th
Sgt. Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., sings during a performance for members of the Eureka, Ca... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left,
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., puts on his rock face during a performance by the group for stude... More
Col. Jon Drushal, I Corps chemical officer, presents
Col. Jon Drushal, I Corps chemical officer, presents Chief Warrant Officer 3 Russell Houser, commander of the 56th Army Band, with a certificate of appreciation for the chemical, biological, radiological, nucle... More
I Corps Band member Sgt. Nicholas Cressotti tunes his
I Corps Band member Sgt. Nicholas Cressotti tunes his double bass, Sep. 29, 2016, before a performance for students at the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, Wash. The Band, stationed at Joint ... More
The 56th Army Band performs the national anthem before
The 56th Army Band performs the national anthem before the start of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball game Nov. 11, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. The bands performance was the first military appreciation e... More
Sergeant 1st Class Mark Islas (foreground), bandleader
Sergeant 1st Class Mark Islas (foreground), bandleader for the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., marches more than 20 members of the 56th... More
The 56th Army Band played numerous holiday songs during
The 56th Army Band played numerous holiday songs during their annual Holiday Concert at Carey Theater Dec. 18, 2014. The band hosted the free event to spread the holiday spirit and give people from the commun... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Spc. Dazarian Williams, I Corp’s Soldier of the year,
Spc. Dazarian Williams, I Corp’s Soldier of the year, receives recognition and applause during a Mariner’s game at Safeco Field June 23, 2017. Williams will be attending Ranger School later this year. (U.S. Arm... More
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood throws his moves
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood throws his moves into the mix while leading members of the 56th Army Band in a performance for students at Carter Lake Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 22, ... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plays his guitar during a performance with the 56th Army Band's swing ensemble, Sw... More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 133rd Washington Army National
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 133rd Washington Army National Guard Band performs at A Red, White and Blue Christmas, the 9th annual musical program put on by the unit at the Auburn Performing Arts Center in Aubur... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday carols for I Corps' Special Troops Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 13. to show their appreciation for the STB's support throughout the year. ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Babbit, drummer for the 56th
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Babbit, drummer for the 56th Army Band, claps his hands as he rouses students during a performance by members of the band for children at Evergreen Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood, the executive officer
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood, the executive officer for the 56th Army Band and acting conductor, talks to students during a performance for children at Evergreen Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Was... More
Members of Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging
Members of Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., perform for students at Eureka High School in Eureka, Calif., April 27. The show was part of a vi... More
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left,
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., gets into a solo during a performance by the group for students a... More
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday carols for I Corps' Special Troops Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 13, to show their appreciation for the STB's support throughout the year. ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Fairchild, A Co,1st Battalion,
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Fairchild, A Co,1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division instructs members of the I Corp’s band on how to enter and clear a building before beginning a day... More
Staff Sgt. Joe Lombardo, a musician with the 56th Army
Staff Sgt. Joe Lombardo, a musician with the 56th Army Band, I Corps, receives assistance from Emma Mcmorrine while playing a song highlighting the trumpet as the brass quintet performs for children in a stay s... More
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps, perform
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps, perform various songs highlighting how each instrument sounds in the brass quintet for children in a stay safe summer program at the Police Citizens Youth Club in Namb... More
Members of Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging
Members of Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., perform for students at Eureka High School in Eureka, Calif., April 27. The show was part of a vi... More
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (center left), bandleader
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (center left), bandleader for the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., marches more than 20 members of the 56th Ar... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Sgt. Robert Chiaravallotti (middle), bass player for
Sgt. Robert Chiaravallotti (middle), bass player for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Master Sgt. Dana Luxon (right), the group's lead gu... More
The 56th Army Band was presented a certificate of
The 56th Army Band was presented a certificate of appreciation for the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear shop of the quarter on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Jan. 20, 2016. I Corps chemical office ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Babbit (right), drummer for the
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Babbit (right), drummer for the 56th Army Band, claps his hands as he rouses students during a performance by members of the band, for children at Evergreen Elementary on Joint Base Lewis-... More
Staff Sgt. Philip Kim, assistant team leader, 56th
Staff Sgt. Philip Kim, assistant team leader, 56th Army Band, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps pulls security out of an abandoned house being used to simulate entering and clearing a building. ... More
Robert Melugin Jr. (background), an Army Vietnam veteran
Robert Melugin Jr. (background), an Army Vietnam veteran wounded in 1968 during a tour to the country as a door gunner with the 25th Infantry Division, records video with his cellphone, April 28, as members of ... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday
Soldiers and family from the 56th Army Band play holiday carols for I Corps' Special Troops Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Dec. 13, to show their appreciation for the STB's support throughout the year. ... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Placker, assistant team leader with
Staff Sgt. Michael Placker, assistant team leader with the 56th Army Band, I Corps, awaits in a marching band formation with the 1st Regiment, Australian Artillery Band waiting for the the 70th Annual Commemora... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Wilson Jr., front man and rhythm
Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Wilson Jr., front man and rhythm guitarist for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., belts out a Judas Priest hit during a p... More
Sgt. Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the 56th
Sgt. Richard Scarlett Jr., a vocalist with the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin'Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., sings during a performance for members of the Eureka, Cal... More
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Rivera, a saxophone player with
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Rivera, a saxophone player with the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., gets into a solo during a performance for member... More
Staff Sgt. Philip Kim, assistant team leader, 56th
Staff Sgt. Philip Kim, assistant team leader, 56th Army Band, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps looks out and waits for an opportunity to move into an abandoned building to clear it during the ba... More
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood (left), the executive
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood (left), the executive officer for the 56th Army Band, and Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Babbit (center), drummer for the band, talk to students and a teacher after a performance for ch... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (center), bandleader for
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Islas (center), bandleader for the 56th Army Band's big band/swing group, Swingin' Sounds of Courage, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., marches more than 20 members of the 56th Army Ba... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (center), a former Ranger
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (center), a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and now plays guitar and percussion for the 56th Army Band's swing ensemb... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Chief Warrant Officer 4, Russell Houser, band director
Chief Warrant Officer 4, Russell Houser, band director of the 56th Army Band, leads the playing of the national anthem on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2016, in Portland, Ore. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Youtoy Martin, 5t... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (left), a former Ranger who
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (left), a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plays the congas during a performance with the 56th Army Band's swing ensem... More
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jim Buckler (right)reads
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jim Buckler (right)reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", accompanied by the 133rd Washington Army National Guard Band, to children from the audience at A Red, White and Blue Chri... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps prepare to
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps prepare to play with the 1st Regiment, Australian Artillery Band in Brisbane during the 70th Annual Commemoration Service for Operation Rimau July 12. This was the firs... More
I Corps commander, Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, greets
I Corps commander, Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, greets future soldiers before the Mariner’s game June 23, 2017 at Safeco Field. The Future Soldiers received the oath of enlistment on the field before the game. (U... More
Sgt. Robert Chiaravallotti (left), bass player for
Sgt. Robert Chiaravallotti (left), bass player for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and the group's drummer, Staff Sgt. Mike Brenmark, play h... More
Soldiers, families, friends, and local community members
Soldiers, families, friends, and local community members gathered at Carey Theater to hear the 56th Army Band play Holiday music on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dec. 18, 2014. The band hosted the free event to sp... More
The 56th Army Band performing the national anthem before
The 56th Army Band performing the national anthem before a Mariner’s game June 23, 2017 at Safeco Field. The band’s performance was part of the Mariner’s Army Night. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Ethan Valetski)
Master Sgt. Peter Plumley, center standing, plays a
Master Sgt. Peter Plumley, center standing, plays a trombone solo during the annual Holiday Concert at Carey Theater Dec. 18, 2014. The band hosted the free event to spread the holiday spirit and give people fr... More
Col. Jon Drushal, I Corps chemical officer, presents
Col. Jon Drushal, I Corps chemical officer, presents Sgt. Matthew Zettlemoyer, a member of the 56th Army Band, with a with a certificate of appreciation for the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear shop ... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (left), a former Ranger who
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca (left), a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plays the congas during a performance with the 56th Army Band's swing ensem... More
From left to right: Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Wilson Jr.,
From left to right: Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Wilson Jr., front man and rhythm guitarist for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; Sgt. Robert Chiarav... More
The 56th Army Band, I Corps, practices marching with
The 56th Army Band, I Corps, practices marching with 1st Regiment Australian Artillery Band Soldiers lead by Warrant Officer 1st Class John Franklin, band master, during a practice session on Gallipoli Barracks... More
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left,
Master Sgt. Dana Luxon, lead guitarist for Heavy Left, a hard rock group belonging to the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., puts on his rock face during a performance by the group for stude... More
I Corps commander, Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, gives
I Corps commander, Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, gives the oath of enlistment to Future Soldiers before a Mariner’s game June 23, 2017 at Safeco Field. The Future Soldiers received a standing ovation from Mariner’s... More
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps perform with
Soldiers from the 56th Army Band, I Corps perform with the 1st Regiment, Australian Artillery Band in Brisbane during the 70th Annual Commemoration Service for Operation Rimau July 12. This was the first public... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and now plays guitar and percussion for the 56th Army Band's swing ensemble, Swing... More
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served
Sgt. Norman Montes De Oca, a former Ranger who served two years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and now plays guitar and percussion for the 56th Army Band's swing ensemble, Swing... More
More than 20 members of the 56th Army Band out of Joint
More than 20 members of the 56th Army Band out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., march through the streets of Eureka, Calif., April 28, at the front of the northern California coastal town's annual Rhododendr... More
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground
Members of the U.S. Army 56th Army Band and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members of the Western Army Band play music for locals at Hanabata Park in Kumamoto, Japan during Yama Sakura (YS) 71. Yama Sa... More