Six-String Soldiers | |
---|---|
Active | 2014–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Military band |
Role | Morale, Welfare and Recreation |
Part of | United States Army Field Band |
Garrison/HQ | Fort George G. Meade |
Instrumentation | Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic bass guitar |
Website | official page |
Commanders | |
Officer in Charge | CWO Daniel Wood[1] |
Element Leader | MSG 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.