Six-String Soldiers

Six-String Soldiers
Six-String Soldiers pictured in 2016
Six-String Soldiers pictured in 2016
Active2014–present
CountryUnited States
Branch United States Army
TypeMilitary band
RoleMorale, Welfare and Recreation
Part ofUnited States Army Field Band
Garrison/HQFort George G. Meade
InstrumentationGuitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic bass guitar
Websiteofficial page
Commanders
Officer in ChargeCWO Daniel Wood[1]
Element LeaderMSG Peter Krasulski[1]

The Six-String Soldiers is a component unit of the United States Army Field Band responsible for performing contemporary American folk music genres, principally including bluegrass and country, as well as acoustic covers of popular songs. Posted to Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, it consists of five performing personnel plus support staff.

Six-String Soldiers personnel at a 2018 recording session at FAME Studios in Alabama
  1. ^ a b "Six-String Soldiers – personnel". United States Army Field Band. United States Army. Retrieved June 29, 2018.