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The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps | |
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Active | 23 February 1960 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Role | Special Band |
Part of | 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall |
Website | https://fifeanddrum.army.mil/ |
Commanders | |
Commander | CW3 Benjamin (Mac) McMillan |
Corps Sergeant Major | CSM Lutricia Fields |
Operations Sergeant Major | SGM Ross Pavolko |
Corps First Sergeant | 1SG Jeb Hague |
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is one of four premier musical organizations of the United States Army. Members perform using musical instruments and wearing uniforms similar to those used by military musicians of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
It is the only unit of its kind in the United States' armed forces, and is part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry ("The Old Guard"). The Fife and Drum Corps has been stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia, since its founding on February 23, 1960.
In 2022, February 18 was named “The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Day” in Spanish Fort, Alabama.