The United States Army Band | |
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Active | 25 January 1922 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Myer |
Nickname(s) | "Pershing's Own" |
March | "The Army Goes Rolling Along" |
Website | www.USArmyBand.com |
Commanders | |
Current commander | COL Bruce R. Pulver |
Deputy Commander | LTC Randy Bartel |
Executive Officer | MAJ Aaron Morris |
Associate Conductor | CPT Michael Lamb |
Associate Conductor | CPT Bonnie Alger |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Marlisa del Cid Woods |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia | |
Coat of Arms |
The United States Army Band, also known as "Pershing's Own", is the premier musical organization of the United States Army, founded in 1922. There are currently seven official performing ensembles in the unit: The U.S. Army Concert Band, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, The U.S. Army Chorus, The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, and The U.S. Army Strings.