Tour Soloist and Trombone Section Leader of the Concert Band. Collateral duty included copyist for Jay Chattaway. Ceremonial Band upon arrival until reassigned to CB some 4 to 6 months later.

I'd love to hear from anyone. My twin boys, who were born while I was there (8th ID Band Germany) will be turning 30 in February.

I served in the US Navy from Jun 1964-Jun 1968. I was stationed at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk from 1965-1967 and was deployed to the Med on the USS Saratoga. My final assignment was at Cinclant/Cinclantflt headquarters, also in Norfolk. I was t here from early 1967 until Jun '68 I played clarinet, sax (Bari) and occassionally guitar

For those who may be interested, there is a Facebook 8th Infantry Division Band group page located at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/76782036302/createdoc/#!/groups/76782036302/

I was with 55th at Redstone from '66-'69...There is a AMM reunion in Huntsville this year sometime in September. If interested, check out the webpage at A-M-M.us for details

Any 30th members from that time frame (1969 - 1970) out there?

Happy New Year ArmyBandsman.com! And To All ... Stew. A Special Hello and "Welcome Back" to Claudia... From John and Noris! PS I Bust out my Tenor Sax for the 1st time in 6 months ... Lots of Fun...for about 1/2 hour... What happened to my Chops... LOL!

I spent the last 6 months of my enlistment in the 84th Army Band, in Fulda, from Oct 73 through March 74. I have some photos of the 84th on my Facebook page, under my name as above. If your picture is there, feel free to comment, download, etc. I'd like to know what happened in the Frank Riselli situation, please.

Hello, Anyone from the 521st air force band in Cheyenne Wyoming feel free to contact me. Maybe we can get together for a gig..

I remember Joseph Rucker from the 25th Inf Div Band in 1973. Yes that was many years ago. But I'm still kicking

I would like to connect all band members

I am looking for anyone that would have known my father. He was assigned to Camp Ederle in Italy and he was a trumpet player. He is now deseased just trying to get some photos. I know this is a shot in the dark. His name is Eddie L. Kimbrough. If any, Please send any info to charlotte Kimbrough, intlkingdomwoman@yahoo.com

60th AB: 1971-1972 25th Inf Div AB: 1972-1973

I think I remember Belcher and Duncan from either60th Army or 25th Infantry Army Bands. Wow!!! Thats been a few decades ago, 1970-1973

Would like to find band members from 1966 to 1068. Thank you very much and I really enjoyed the band.

Transferred to 81st Army Band in Nov 1976 until I got out in August of 1978. Went to college on GI bill and ROTC then on to Military Med School - USUHS grad'd in 1986. Retired with 28 years of service in 2003 as a Navy CDR 0-5.

I am looking for photos of the U.S. Armed Forces Bicentennial Band. Charles Jarrett was a member of the band and he is retiring this year. We are hoping to make a video for him & would love to include this part of his musical career. If you know where I might be able to locate some, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hi Kenny!....I talked to Ralph Filicko two weeks ago....How are you doing? shoot-me an e-mail..Paul E.

Ken Lidrbauch Saxophone, O2L All 76-78 113th Army Band, Ft. Knox,KY 78-81 25th ID, Schofield Barracks,HI 81-89 6th Army Band, Presidio of San Francisco,CA 89-90 8th Army Band, Seoul, Korea 91-97 214th Army Band, Ft. McPherson, GA

Was wondering if anyone knew George Kranick, who played trumpet from November 1954-1956? I am not sure which band he was in, but I know he went to Germany. He's my grandpa and I would love and greatly appreciate hearing anything I can about him. My email is alyssatierney7@aol.com . Thank you! and happy Veterans Day, I am greatful for all who served.

Happy Veteran's Day 2011 to all of those who have served our country. A shout out to all the military musicians!

I was in 31st Division Band at Camp Atterbury.......then went to Carson with the 8th infantry division band......played piano in one of the jazz band and company clerk until April 1955.. Staff/Sgt..and RA for three years..went on and taught schools for 34 more years before retirement.......I wonder if any of the guys are still alive?

Hello. I was a Baritone/Trombone player in the 75th Army Band in Ft Belvoir from 67 to 69. Also in Little Creek in 66. I now live in Sonora CA and play sax in an R&B band.

Now living and still playing and singing in Nashville TN area.

(stationed at Ft. McArthur & Berlin) Email me if I served with you! ki6mgk@yahoo.com

Hello, My Name is John Etter, my dad played in the 4th Infantry Dance Band when he was stationed in Fort Ord, Ca. If anyone played in that band or knew my dad, please contact me. I have a copy of a record that was recorded on the Sons a Gun show from Fort Ord. Thanks and THANK YOU all to everyone who has served and who serves our country and defends our freedom, God bless you all!

My name is John Etter, my dad, Chuck Etter was in the 7th Infantry Dance Band when he was stationed in Fort Ord Ca.He played trombone and conducted. I've got a copy of an album from Sons a Gun Bandstand that I would gladly send to anyone who played with him or that wants one. I'd like to get in contact with anyone that played with him

This band (26th Army Band) had some of the best musicians around. We played in the Jazz Band, Big Band, Concert Band, Marching Band and in the Orchestra.

I was in the 29th army band in okinawa from 1954 to 1956,and am trying to locate aubrey tobin who played bass, also dick glerman who played drums. Would sure like to hear from them if possible.

This is for Harald Reimann........ Man, that is a funny story....I could not stop laughing, that was classic!!!!

in the 49th Army Band at Caserma Ederle, Italy from 66-68. had to refuse to work on the Sabbath, Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. was sent to Landstuhl Germany to a mental ward there for evaluation and testing. after 3 weeks proven sane. when i came back to base the 1st Sergeant joked with me about my mental ward experience and i reminded him i was the only one in the outfit PROVEN SANE!

I auditioned in the field at Mannheim and sight read a march I never played before and was accepted. I loved every minute of it, I was a music major at Lane technical high school in Chicago from 1954-58 played in Lanes concert band, ist chair ist cornet, and Marching band

John Stewart, No I'm not that SGM, however I'm the SGM that was at the Presidio '84-'85 and went on to retire 1987. Saw Ed Agiular at the SOM.

This is for John Stewart..... Remember these names; Ed Aguilar, Ed Ellis, Doug Paarman, Hank Kindell, and CWO Vinson?

I thought I'd seen it all in the US 8th ID Band in BK, Germany, 76-78. And It will always be my #1 favorite of my military memories. Those concerts and parades throughout Germany, France, Switzerland, Holland, and especially those Beer and Wine fests in Germany were legendary! It was Right after the Vietnam war ended and it was party time! But the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge walk US 6th Army Band in 86-89, across the Golden Gate Bridge was a fantastic once in a lifetime event too! Not to mention the filming of "The Presidio" with "Sean Connery"parked out in front of the Band hall. But still, it was not like BK, Germany in the "Disco late 70's"!!! Those were the Days! Stew

It's great to see more of you are signing in. Why not write some stories it might just "jar" some memories and more names.

Was in 118th Army band, Verdun ,57-58, Bass fiddle,bass drum. Trying to contact Ronnie Fields, Fudd bagley, Tom Lokey, Frank Vigno, Joe Frieze, Ron Wells & Spook (nickname) played trombone.

I was at Fort Polk with the 56th and the 60th from 1970-1972. O2F, bass player from New Orleans. Hi to all and wish I could see fellow members.

Looking of the 2nd Inf Div band from 1971-1972. I was a 02f (tuba player). Also members of the 98th Army Band at Ft. Rucker, in 1971.

Hello, I'm looking for John S. Newman who was stationed in Kaiserslautern (Germany) in 1977-1978 with the 76th Army Band. I've met him at a concert in Tournai (Belgium) in June 1977 and I would love to re connect with him, if it's possible. Thanks to anybody able to find him and let me know (e-mail : rosemarie.dombrun@gmail.com) I very much enjoy military bands and I would appreciate a lot if anybody could give me news of him or could say me how to contact him.

If SP6 Kevin Laird sees this, please contact me (dasael@msn.com) Also Parker Townsend, Susan Arthur or Nigel Hardamann. SP6 Laird was my theory and ear training instructor at the school in Norfolk. I couldn't have gotten through if it weren't for him. With my great percussion teacher SGT Tommy Anderson (U.S. Marines) I was able to score a 2.9 on my final audition on 15 October 1980. Since being home from the Army I've written 258 songs and produced 20 of my own C.D.'s. Some of my songs have been played on the radio and 3 of my songs are currently on the internet. Hope to hear from some of my fellow bandsmen, please write to me, thanks

I too was in the 392nd A.B. under CWO Saddler From 81-84. Ft. Lee is an awesome place and I commend General Dukes and thank him for all his help through some "rough times".

Almost forget to mention the years I was with the 2 other Army bands I was with: 2nd Armored Division band (1982-1984) and the 3rd Infantry Division band (1984). God bless all my fellow Army bandsmen, WE WERE THE BEST!!

Hoping to hear from some people that were in the 4th Army and 323rd at Ft Sam Houston around Sept. of 1964 through Feb. of 1966. I transfered or was transfered, can't remember, across post to the 323rd in the spring of '65. Ran across this sight by accident and it brought back many great memories. If you happened to be there, contact me. Dan

Floyd Skillern died in 1991 in Cleveland Ohio at the age of 62. He certainly was a fine musician and gentleman. Glenn J> Koca

Piano Player - 5th Inf Div Band under Chuck Booker '78-'80, Berlin Band (298th) under Dave Ratliff '80 to '83, 77th Army Band at Fort Sill '83 to '84, then off to OCS following by Officer's Basic at Fort McClellan, AL, then off to Desert Storm... still in Kuwait.

The 82nd Abn Div Band was my first duty assignment in 1977. From there on to the following: 2nd Inf Div Band, Korea, 1978; 4th Inf Div (Mech) Band, Ft. Carson, CO, 1980-1982; 8th Army Band, 1982-1985; 14th Army Band, Ft. McClellan, AL., 1985-1992; 1st Armored Div Band, Bad Kreznach, Germany, 1992-1994; and lastly the 82nd Abn Div Band, Ft. Bragg, NC, 1994-1997 where I Retired. Man did I have fun!!! Thanks to all who made it what it was. I will never forget any of you. God Bless

Hi guys! If anyone was in the 80th Army Band with me at Ft. Stewart, Ga., between 1960-1963, please send me an email. Or if anyone has a list of names of the guys who were there then, please let me know. I'd love to make some recontacts for "old times sake", as they say. Thanks ahead of time. Cheers, Gene Wong, drummer

I was stationed with the 97th army band in fort Sill Oklahoma in 1957 and 1958. Is there anyone that also was there during those years? Do you know if there are records that list the personnel at that time?

When at the School of Music I was a Platoon Sergeant for six months. And then Practice Supervisor. 1975-1978. Saxophone Player with the Faculty Concert Band. One time sat in the Faculty Recording Band

This is a MUST SEE link! Right after I got my European Out in Germany, my 2 brothers came to Europe on tour with the late & great Johnny 'Guitar' Watson. Their sax player couldn't make the tour & they needed a saxophonist urgently. I woke up SP5 sax player Jon Hassan, from the 8th ID band at 2 AM & asked if he wanted to join the tour. Didn't take much convincing & after he got CWO Brian Arnold's approval, we met up with the band in Berlin & had a 3 week long blast playing Europe. This link was recorded in 1980 in Paris for French TV. On trumpet, Walt Fowler from the original Frank Zappa Band http://youtu.be/JIsR6s4bmLw

Fantastic website... looking forward to hearing from lots of folks from "by-gone" days!!! Especially anxious to hear from some of the people from the "mighty" 19th Army Band, Ft Dix... we closed that place in '92... I was the last 1SG, and actually the last (Acting) Commander of that band... we were the last Active Duty Unit on Ft Dix, since we played all of the deactivation ceremonies... Fantastic assignment... RIP MG Jim Wurman!!

Anyone with the 24th Inf.Div Band 1978-1980!!

I served with the 7th Infantry Division Band in Korea & the 2nd Armored Division Band (Big Lift & Desert Storm) from 1961-1964. CWO Primo in Korea; CWO Hureau in Texas. Some great musicians during some troubling times. I still play & still enjoy military bands,

OK! here is one for the "Books". Remember the command PASS IN Review?....Ft.Leonard Wood,MO circa '60s Gammon Field end of the month parade review,Feb dead of winter,parade uniform,class A,longJohns, gloves...no overcoats. Standing at parade-rest waiting for the Reviewing Stand to fill with Reviewing Officer and guests. Now the drama begins. Waiting for the hand signal to sound ATTN! signal: right arm raised with palms facing out...NO GO! signal:right arm with palms facing down across the throat moving from left to right.....Weather,dismal,cloudy.What was the signal given? BandMaster,Sound ATTN & ADJ CALL! The Parade begins.......off in the distance you can barely see a person running towards the end of the formation then stops and returns to the reviewing stand. The troops have paraded pass the reviewing stand and now the Band is facing the reviewing stand for the step-OFF with Army Song, as the Band does it's left turn an Officer signals the BandMaster to the side I could see from the right corner of my eye the BandMaster at attention with the officer in his face with mouth moving very quickly with force and eyes wide open!!!! Now we know what signal was given.

Great site! Keep up the good work..........Was also stationed with Special Services in Okinawa. My website is www.drumsoloartist.com/Site/Drummers/Harold_Smiley_Davis.html

After completing training at the Navy School of Music I was assigned to the 423rd Army Band which was located at Fr Leonard Wood. I was a trumpet instructor with the 423rd which was a BTU and not an active band. The 399th our neighbor on post was and still is the active post band.

There was a 52nd Army Band at Fort Ord CA when I was there in 1959.

2nd Armored Division Ft. Hood Texas 1970 Harold Davis Founder of The Television and Motion Picture Network Actor, Cameraman, Musician, and Recording Artist videographer / editor. Speed Skater... Harold Davis was born in New York City. started playing rudimental drums in Drum Corps at ten years old. By One of the all time greats Bobby Thompson. As A teenager part of St. Rocco's Cadets drumline, instructed by Eric Perriloux, who I consider "The modern drummer of all time. and by the age of sixteen, Harold recorded and toured with, The Sand Pebbles who released a number one single called Love Power. Other well-known artists and musical groups Harold has played with include : Les McCann, Buck Clarke, Jimmy Rowser, Bob Ramey, Eddie Harris, George Benson, Grover Washington, Jr., Average White Band, Ray Parker, Jr., Stanley Turrntine, Earth Wind & Fire, Freddie Hubbard, Nancy Wilson, Nite Flight, Miroslav Kudykowshi, Tribe, Earl Foster, Jr., Clyde Powell, Lonnie Youngblood, Chaka Khan, Herbie Hancock, Michael Sembello, Ben Bridges, Benny Laddermore and Al Jarreau. In addition Harold co-starred in Policewoman with Angie Dickenson. Harold also served his country in the US Army in a band made up of his fellow servicemen, named TLA (Trans Love Airways) touring the Far East, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, and Okinawa. Members included : Bill Slais, Johnny Brown, Daniel Tripp, Morris Cardenas, and Larry Toth (Wild Weed). TLA was the well received opening act for the Bob Hope USO Show. Haroldâ??s talent of the drums encompasses several musical styles; Jazz, R&B;, Funk and Pop. Finally, Harold also served as a coach and mentor for Champion Speed Skater, Jennifer Rodrigez, who won a Silver and Bronze Medal in the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games in 2002. Awards: Amercian Music Award, Emmy & UPI, and Co Founder of Speed Skating Times.......

HELLO, Have been in-out of Army Bands through-out my 30 odd years.

Glad to have discovered your site and thank you for all your efforts.

I served with the 38th Infantry Division Band, Indianapolis, IN, INARNG, 1980-1983; 156th Army Band, Bossier City, LA, LAARNG, 1992-1995. Still serving in the ILARNG, Fire Support Coordinator, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel, Field Artillery. Just recently registered with Bugles Across America to provide funeral services for veterans performing Taps so they do not have to have an electronic "bugle" sounded at graveside.

I am also with Association of Military Musicians (Life Member), which originally Association of Retired Military Musicians. I wish that I could find some people from my past twenty years in Army Bands. I still have contact with Art Ferris, Forris Fulford. 113th Army Band Ft. Knox 1967-1968 2nd Inf Div Band, Korea 1968-1969 Army Element SOM, VA 1975-1978 434th/Signal Corps. Band, Ft. Gordon 1980-1982 3rd Armored Div Band, Frankfurt, Germany 1982-1985 Signal Corps. Band, Ft.Gordon 1985-1989. 76th Army Band, Kaizerslautern, Germany 1989-1992 10th Mountain Div Band, Ft. Drum 1992-1994 (Retired) There's so many people, that I wish I could hear from . Tel:207-283-8961(H)207-590-6631(C).

I had a wonderful career with the US Coast Guard Band as principal oboe. We traveled to 48 states during my career as well as Russia and England. My Woodwind Quintet played at the White House for President Clinton, I marched in 3 inaugural parades, and played for 3 National Christmas Tree lightings. I am now a public school music teacher and play in our local orchestra.

I served from May, 1971 to June, 1973 at Ft. Dix in the 19th Army Band. 02 Bravo, under Willie Wilson as 1st Sgt. CWO Stacchini was commander for most of my time. There is a group page on Facebook with some great info.

Stan, I've completed my research on the U.S. Army Bands that were stationed in France. The bands you mentioned were actually active in France until May 1967, when U.S. and all other foreign military forces were expelled from France. Maybe we'll get some veteran musicians that were stationed in one of the three bands to 'sign up'!

ARMY BANDS IN FRANCE: Recently heard from a former Engineer officer stationed in France in the early to mid 1950s. He remembers these 3 Army Bands in France during that time: 76th, 118th (Verdun I think), and 279th (an all colored band until around 1952 he thinks). Would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has more information on those bands, their locations, and personnel.

Looking for James "Aggie" Ratcliff. If anyone knows where I can find him, I'd appreciate a shout.

I was an army musician from 1963 to 1990. I was in the 7th In Div Band in Korea from 64 t0 65, 283d at Ft Benning on three occasions from 65 t0 67, 70 to 74, and 77 to 84, In the 8th In Div Band from 67 to 70 and finally with the 3AD in Frankfurt Germany where I retired in 1990. I enjoyed every year and have great many memories.

When I came back to the states I was at Fort Lewis, WA in the 9th Infantry Division band from Jan 83 to Oct 83 and then while in college was in the US Air Force 562nd National Guard band as well.

(I was the) first WAC assigned to the 19th Army Band!

19th Army Band facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123353017033

Hi fellow musicians! This is a great place to meet up again. I was in the 392nd Army Band from 1979-1981. Our 1st Sgt. was John Cathcart, our Commander was Mr. Richard Saddler. Then I re-upped to Europe and joined the 76th Army Band. Richard Williams was the Sgt. Major, Mr. Leston Hickerson was our Commander. I recently found out that Mr. H. had passed on some years ago. He was a good person and very devoted to both his family and his career. If anyone would like to contact me to say hi, my email is: lpartington57@yahoo.com. Nice dropping by here and I wish all of you only the best that life has to offer. :-)

After leaving Germany, I joined the 59th Army National Guard Band in Sacramento, CA. I retired from the band in 2001. I currently play Bass Clarinet in Sacramento Symphonic Winds; Alto Sax in a quartet; Bari Sax, Clarinet & Bass Clarinet in the pit orchestra for River City Theatre Company. I've been married 23 years to Paul W. Allen. We have a professional community Handbell Choir.

Greetings to all! I am the Event Coordinator for the 2011 AMM Reunion in Columbia, SC. Our website, http://a-m-m.us has all the details. Hope to see you all there in September.

Anybody from 372 Army Band from 1948-51. Fort Devins Ayer Mass. Fort Kilmer. New Jersey Fort Taunton New york Have photos to share.

George Doremus, former S/Sgt & percussionist billeted on Leopold Strasse overlooking Nekkar River in Heidelberg, looking to connect with "Pigfoot" Kaufmann, residing in hometown of Plymouth Indiana, as of 1948. Kaufmann played piano and cymbols. His sister's husband died in combat, remains returned to Plymouth in 1948 while George had been visiting at the Kaufman home.

Hello fellow military musicians!! Great to see such a great website!! I was stationed at 5th Army Fort Sam Houston from early 90 to early 95. I would never give up the time I spent in the Army Band or the great friends I have made and kept over the years!! You are all amazing people!! I also have to tip my hat to the monster called Facebook for bringing so many of us back together after all these years. I hope everyone is safe and doing well and look forward to keeping up with everyone through this site and facebook. Anyone out there know where Jason Cady (party maniac from the School of Music late 89) or Scott Mcclure (trombone monster from Fort Sam 94-95? He was still stationed there when I left in 95) shoot me an email.

Thanks for the invitation and initiative it took to develop this site. Military music organizations are among the best employment opportunities for professional musicians. I will always appreciate my service career as a musician. It was a great place to start.

Looking for former members of 21st Army Band at Fort Lewis, WA., circa 1965. Then in the middle of the Viet Nam war I was transferred to the 82nd Army Band in Stuttgart-Mohringen. I was in the brass section and was band librarian under Arlie Hatfield and Adolf Harstadt. Looking for John Slezak, Gary Schwetzer, Ken Flory, Tom Soccocio, and Greg Peterson who followed my good friend Greg Metcalf on the Kenton Band on bari sax.

81st Army Band, Ft. Sheridan IL, 1976 - 1980

@Dale Wolcott: 60th Army Band, July '69 - April '71. 4th Army all the way.

I was with the 8th ID band in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, from 1960-1962.

I was lucky enough to run stage bands everywhere I went begining with the 3rd AD band. The thing that stays with me the most of that 21 years was the pleasure of knowing some of the funniest people ever! I wish I'd kept notes. Heh heh.

I served in the 392nd army band from 1975-1978. Played sax in the concert band, guitar in the stage band, an drum major my last yr. Thanks to sgt. Cathcart for all the lessons that have helped me' through my life. Would love to re connect with Dave miljorn if anyone has contact with him.

I played sax in the 101st div. band from 1973-1976 Still in touch with a couple of the "Old Army" bandsmen......Any of you guys left?Contact me. This is a great web site.

Jim Hickerson just sent me this info. The Association of Military Musicians (used to be Association 'Retired' Military Musicians) annual reunion will be in Columbia SC next September 15-18. Check their website at http://www.a-m-m.us for more details!

Nice to see some names of friends from so long ago. Thanks for the site.

Just found a great link to one of severals websites The 14th Women's Army Corps (WAC) Band has posted! Enjoy! http://ninekatztwodogs.tripod.com/id76.html

Here's wishing all veteran military musicians a Merry Christmas 2010 & a Happy New Year 2011.

Merry Christmas to our military troops, past and present. I am searching for Anthony H. Stacchini, who served with me in Fort Dix NJ. Anybody able to find him and let me know? Would greatly appreciate it!

Served 1975 - 1995, mostly in Germany. Couple of hardship tours in the States (18th at Devens and 2AD at Hood). Still honkin' after all these years....

Hello John Reed. Remember the old 74th? I was there 75-80. Believe it or not I am still in full-time with the Ohio national Guard.

Several friends from Riverside, CA served at the same time. CWO Ferraro was our Bandmaster.

I was only at Ft. Gordon for a short time before being transfered to the 30th Army Band in Munich where I became drum major. I was discharged in the summer of 1956

Anyone who knew me at the SOM or Fort Carson, give me a holler.

some very good memories about the 2nd Armored division Band. I had some great times at Fort Hood. I was also singer in a band at Fort Hood, called Larry Permenter and Project Sound. It was a lot of fun.

I was a percussionist and drum major of the 30th Army band in Munich, 1955-56. I see that the band was either deactivated or sent somewhere else in 1967. Munich was great, as anyone stationed there knows. Also leave time was special with trips to France, Austria, and Italy. Before Munich, I was a member of one of the two bands at Fort Gordon, Georgia. I forget the number designation of that band. The best that happened was when I was transferrred to Germany. Being a Georgian I already knew Georgia, but Germany and Europe was truly a great experience. Anybody know what happened to the 30th Army band after 1967?

Here's a piece of US Army band trivia for you. The Indianapolis Colts football team has a kicker by the name of Alex Vinatiere. Alex's great-grandfather was Felix Vinatiere. Felix was the US Army bandleader for the 7th U.S. Cavalry, under GEN George Armstrong Custer. The band was not at the Little Big Horn. I have a CD of the original music of Felix Vinatiere, entitled, "Custer's Last Band."

I was in the 392nd Ft. Lee Army Band from 1977-1979. Our 1st Sgt. was John Cathcart and our CO was Mr. Richard Sadler. Loved my years there and would love to hear from other survivers of the "Three ninty-two zoo!"

Check out this GREAT website: www.GuitarsForVets.Org

I was a trombone player with the 324th Army Band at Aberdeen Proving Ground, 1967-1969. We played graduations, parades, serenades for the generals, and did a weekly trip to Ft Holabird in Baltimore for intell graduations. Most of the guys in our band rotated out, and some back in. I was the only one to have stayed at Aberdeen for the entire enlistment period. Anyone out there remember?

Ft. Mac. was a great place to be. Too bad it's closing down. Also served in the 83rd Army Band in Straubing, Germany, and the 82nd Army Band in Stuttgart, Germany, loved them both. Got a european discharge in 1965 to play professionally in Germany, stayed 'till 2000.

Great to see a military musician site, again. I miss "Ted's Military Band" site. When I was getting drafted in 1968 the old "A.G" Bands didn't have oboe slots, so they gave me an OJT MOS of clarinet so I played oboe in concert and bass drum on the march. Really thrilled Mr. Farraro(?) who had transferred down from 6th ARMY Band. CWO Carlton R. Morris is still active in bands out of Texas. Thanks for the tip, John Stewart!

Sorry Francis. I don't have any bands from France posted on the website. I do know someone that was stationed there as a drummer in the 1950's, but have no contact with him. If anyone requests that I post a U.S. Army band that was stationed in France, I'll honor their request. Good luck with your search!

Looking for my Uncle Angelo DePaola 76th U>S>Army Band Verdun France 1957to1959

Thanks, John. Please visit the BAA website if you get a chance. Tom Day has put together something very special for military honor guards, and we are not trying to sell anything - except honor and respect. Too many Veterans are given their final honor with a cassette tape, CD, or a "bugle-shaped object" (BSO) that looks like a bugle, but plays an electronic sound chip. There are over 5000 BAA member buglers nationwide, and we are all deeply honored to sound Taps on request. I was both honored and most fortunate to have been able to sound Taps for my dad about 6 years ago. You are providing a great service to all military musicians. We have been called many things over the years. In Vietnam we were lumped in with the "clerks and jerks". But, as you well know, we are a very special brotherhood of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen (and, of course, women). Keep up the good work. Tom

What a great way to reach old friends and make new ones. I saw a couple of postings about Association of Military Musicians (formerly Association of Retired Military Musicians). Visit http://a-m-m.us/ for information. Membership is $15/yr. 2011 reunion is in Columbia, SC.

Now working in Civil Service as Director of Training & Doctrine for Army School of Music.

This web link was recommended by Tom Laffey. Check it out & support these guys! They participate in veteran functions and ROCK! www.BuglesAcrossAmerica.Com

John and everyone- Thanks for all you have done to get us all reconnected. Many years of great memories. Share the website - pass the word!

Below is a great site from the Brazilian Armed Forces Band Program. If anyone can translate from Portugese, I'd be interested in knowing more about them.

visit our blog www.ligadosfanfarroes.blogspot.com The best website of brass and drum from Brazil Join!!!

Just returned from AMM reunion in Huntsville. I enjoyed it even though I didn't see but a couple of guys from my term in service ('46 - '68) there. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me from that period.

In 1959, Col. Barney founded the NORAD band. The band was composed of musicians representing the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was the only international, interservice band in existence. Initially appearing before small audiences, the band later appeared on such shows as NBC's Steve Allen Show in May 1960.

I have been a member of ARMM which is now AMM for about 15 years. Just back this evening from our annual reunion in Huntsville, AL. Great Fun as always.

Just returned from the AMM convention in Huntsville. Also, is the NORAD band on the site somewhere? I was a member from 1974-78 Howard Vivian was the CO of the US Army Element.

i was the mess sargaent for the band in hawaii and vietnam during the years 1965 to 1967. where are my friends,

It's me, John Moody. No Tom, I don't know Alan Moody -- just a Craig Moody. Hope to have your buddies join up here on my website! I still visit Ft. Mac property often.

I don't know Jim Tayler. Some of the people I know may know them. I currently play in the Pomona Concert Band, The Claremont Winds, and The Golden State British Brass Band. I also know a couple of guys in "Bones West" When I was at Ft. Mac. my wife and I lived in an apartment at 770 30th Street. The French horn players I remember from Ft. MacArthur are SFC George Hudson, SP/4 John C. Johnston and PFC Marty Ryan. Marty's ex-wife is the recently retired Poet Laureate of the United States. John was in the band at Cal State LA, and was drum major for the CSLA marching band. George was a fun guy and good horn player, but a little pompous. Where was the 8th ID band located? Are you related to Alan Moody from San Diego? I stay in touch with 7 guys from Ft. Mac. I copied them on my e-mail to you. I don't remember any horn players from the 1st CAV or Ft. Hood. 1966-69 was along time ago.

Hello! I might be able to shed a little light on the subject about the 81st at Ft. Campbell, KY. We were sent there as a unit once the conflict was settled in the Dominican Republic. That was in Sept. of 1966. I was discharged in January of 1967 but returned there on my way back east from a ski trip in Colorado in December of 1969. My old C.O. was gone (Roy Rohrbaugh, W-3 then) but a few of the old guys were still around. I was told that in the very near future they were reassigned to some fort in Illinois (the name escapes me). It was at THAT post that the band was decomissioned. Roy Rohrbaugh retired and moved back to his home town of York, PA. I don't know if he would be responsive to your questions but it might be worth a try. I hope this helps.

I was just informed by Jimmy Belcher that the annual ARMM (AMM) reunion will be held Sept. 18-20, 2010 in Huntsville, AL. Please refer to their weblink below for details & contact info. And if you're attending, have a GREAT time!

Joseph, the Association of Retired Military Musicians (ARMM -- now being called 'The Association of Millitary Musicians' or AMM) has an annual reunion. You can check their website at http://armm.us for info regarding dates, etc.

I was a member of the 74th Army Band Ft Campbell, Ky 1953-l955 as a clarinetist under M/sgt David E Molovinski. Please advise of any forthxcoming reunions?

Bob Shoaf passed on this link about the history of the military band program. Enjoy! It's fantastic! Copy & paste http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu31JZXVwEw

I was in the 60th. Army Band at Ft Polk in 1968-69. I may be wrong, but I think we were the THIRD Army in those days ??? Went to the 298th in Berlin in '69. Anyone else at Polk in those days?

Here's wishing all veteran musicians, as well as all vets & active duty soldiers a happy July 4th!

I found some interesting facts about The USARPAC Band! In 1966 and again in 1968, the 21st Infantry went to Vietnam, where they served with the 196th Infantry Brigade (Light), respectfully. On 15 February 1969, both battalions became part of the 23rd Infantry Division (AMERICAL). 21st Infantry was relieved on 1 November 1971 from assignment to the 23rd Infantry Division and reassigned to the 196th Infantry Brigade (Light). On 11 August 1972, with the deescalation of the Vietnam War, The unit was relieved on 16 January 1986 from assignment to the 196th Infantry Brigade (Light), assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, and activated at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. It was inactivated on 15 July 1995 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and relieved from assignment The 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry was reactivated at Fort Lewis, WA, on 16 March 2002 and was concurrently assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. The unit deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, The unit was redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment. It was inactivated on 1 June 2006 at Fort Lewis, Washington, and relieved from assignment to the 25th Infantry Division. It was assigned on 16 December 2006 to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and activated at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. My question is, when you served with USARPAC, what was the band called? The 196th Infantry Brigade Band stationed out of where? (or were they in Viet Nam), or The 25th ID Band out of Sconfeld Barracks in Hawaii, or 98th Infantry Division Band out oif where? Or was the band part of the 23rd Inf. Div. AMERICAL Band? I'm not sure which is the correct info for the USARPAC Band & would apreciate your help in helpimg me get it right!

I served in the US Navy for 4 years. I was in unit band 146 out of Naval Air Station in Norfolk, VA and then moved to the Cinclant band, also in Norfolk. I served in The US Army band program for 16 years and served in the 392nd Army band from 1969-1972, the USARPAC Hawaii,band from 1972-74, the 19th army band from 1974-78, the 25th division band Hawaii from 1978-81 and finished out my army career with the 19th army band from 1982-85.

Hi everyone! It's nice to see John Stewart's name here - I remember you from our Presidio days. How have you been?

I second the motion John. Tony High and Sherry High were two of the nicest people I ever met, and both military musicians with the 8th ID Band Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Tony was always easy going, always cool, and did I mention a fine Trombone Player? How many Beer Tents and parades did we march and play in together? I hope to see you again someday Tony. Stew

My sympathies go out to the family of Tony High, 8th ID Band trombone player, 1976 - 1978. At 53 yrs., Tony left us way too early! Tony was a great friend & will be missed by all who knew him.

To see the 113th US Army Band, under the leadership of CWO Dennis Stone perform in Bill Murray's 1981 movie "Stripes", go to Crackle.Com & enter "Stripes" in the search field. If you advance the movie to the 1hr10min mark, you can recognize several army band members in their 4 minute performance!

Hello to all former 8th ID members! I was there from May '76 till Jul '78,then went to southern France to live awhile!!

Great time, great band and great bunch of guys. Would love to hear from any out there who were in the band at that time.

Would love to hear from anyone who was part of the 440th Army Band/Fort Bragg, from 1964 thru 1966.

I enlisted while attending Northridge College in 1967. Got tired of school and decided to enlist. Actually the best thing I ever did. Years later played with great latin bands who played at the Dancing Waters in San Pedro. Sorry that FT Mac is closed, as it was a beautiful base. Went on to play with some really great guitar players you may want to google; such as Lee Ritenour, Mitch Holder and Bob Gallarza. Please google them and check them out. Also recorded and played with the Major's Band in the Naval School of Music in Little Creek VA in 1968.

Welcome onboard Clifford! The 392nd is listed as "The 392nd Fort Lee Army Band". You're the first from your unit to join us. If you have contact with others you served with, let them know & help spread the word!

I was in the 392nd Army Band, Fort Lee,Va in 1966 thru July 1968. I really enjoyed my time in the service with the band. I played trombone. Would love to see a listing complete on 392nd band members for that period of time. Thank you Cliff Farley

I am trying to find the last known address (or email) for Floyd Skillern (string bass) who served in the 97th Army Band at Ft. Sill, OK in the 50's. He left the service and traveled with Peggy Lee and then reinlisted. He may have been a member of your band at one time or another. Let me know. Thanks!! Dwight

Like to thank Dwight Beckham, trumpet player from Ft. Sill's 97th Army Band, for helping re-connect some of his old bandsman. Dwight publishes the 97th's newsletter. Right on Dwight!

Would love to hear from other 440th bandsmen from same years.

Hi, I was with the 521st AF Band, 'The Air Force Band of the Great Plains' from Sept. 1950 to Nov. 1953. Our base was Francis E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming. My MOS was 439-saxophone. If any of my old buddies are still around, I would love to hear from them!

Thanks Dwight! We'll be looking forward to hearing from all those veteran Ft. Sill musicians from the 1950's.

I just found your site. Glad to see it. Quite an undertaking. I am publishing a 97th Army Band Newsletter which has dealt primarily with the years 1950 to 1956. I have names of many of its members during that period and contact information for approx. 18 members.

Enjoyed my 21 years in the band program. First assignment 5th Army Band with Hedspeth, Cottingham, Lou Wells, then to the Field Band with Fricano, Bandmaster course with Johannsen, 5th Infantry, 3rd Armored, 26th Army Band NYC, and finally back to the Field Band directing the JAs. Loved it and love working with all the great people I met. Teaching compositiion now at the U. of Arkansas Fort Smith.

I was there at Ft Polk 5th ID band 1980-1981 with Jesse Deese, Robert Wheat, John Murphy, Curtis Hampton and Danny Jaynes was our C/O.

Hey all you GREAT and dedicated veteran musicians! It's March 1, 2010 and with all your help & support, AB.C has broken the 100 contact sign-up milestone! Keep spreading the word and help us grow! Special thanks to the ARMM. You guys are awesome!

Joined Association of Retired Military Musicians 1997, Now Vice President and love this organization. A vote is in order to delete the retired and make it AMM which can only make this organization grow. I encourage you and all your people join up. It's only $15.00 a year and we do what miliary musicians do when we get together. Last year was in Oklahoma City, this year in Huntsville, AL.

I want to invite all of you to the Association of Retired Military Musicians (ARMM) reunion September 16 thru 18, 2010 in Huntsville, AL. For more information go to http://armm.us. You will be shocked at the number of your old comrades that will be there.

Hope to see a lot of people I know. Check our Association of Retired Military Musicians and join. FYI, you do not have to be retired to join. Our 2010 reunion will be in Sep in Huntscille, AL

Tuba player 1956 to 1976 everywhere

Started off in the 97th Army Band, Ft. Sill, OK. Then to Japan for my first tour and stayed there for almost 6 years and got out of the Army for 3years. Came back in to the 1st Army Band, Ft Meade, MD then back to Japan for 5_years. Then Ft.McClellan, Al and a string of WO1's before leaving there for Alaska and the 6th ID Band. Retired and Stayed in Alaska for 15 years, now in Port Angeles, WA.

Thanks for getting this website up and running! Do you also know about the Association of Retired Military Musicians? You will probably be able to find many band folks in our group there as well. I have set up a group site on FB (which is where EVERYBODY is, you know!) and invite all you folks here to join us there too. Hope we can populate this site with many more alumni!

Found Chuck Booker, Tom Rotondi, Keith and Delra Anderson, Jesse Powers, Simon Garza, Frank Valdez. Where are the rest of y'all?

Thanks Mark! Sorry we "missed" Ft. Polk

Folks - You've missed the 5th Infantry Division (M) Band at Ft. Polk. I was there when Ft. Polk was experimenting with being a "light infantry division" from 1978-1980. The division actually had vehicles that looked like armored dune buggies. Very strange. Regards, Mark Kovach

Hey John Reed... I was a flute player when you were there the second time... between 1975-1978.

I realy enjoy your brass band music and iam in Africa[uganda]my motherland.More to that i realy apreciate because you have done alot develope our talents we as ayoung generations thank you very much.

My name is Bruce Cullings. I was a member of the 8th Infantry Division Band in Goeppingen and Bad Kreuznach Germany in 1957-58 as a drummer and company clerk under CWO Kenneth Jeffry, now deceased. Any interested members or even nonmembers of the Band are encouraged to contact me regarding this year's and future group reunions.

Member 8th Inf Div Band as drummer and company clerk 1957-58. Group has reunions everyother year (this year in Philly area)! Would be interested in hearing from former band members. Look forward to seeing this great website grow.

Enjoying the New year watchin fireworks from my back yard in 72 degree weather!

If this is a dream Stew, please wake me up!

Have a Happy and Safe New Year to All from Stew! 02J Clarinet 8th ID Band 1977-78 Reenlisted 1986-89 Graduated School of Music and promoted to SGT E-5 6th US Army Bankd Presidio, San Francisco Currently an Insurance Sales Agent in Southern California. Repeat after me...I,m living the Dream, I,m living the Dream I,m living the Dream! ha ha ha Later Guys!

Here's wishing all veteran musicians a Merry Christmas 2009 & a Happy New Year 2010!

In 69 the band was the 4th Army HQ band. There was a change in HQ and we bacame the 5th Army HQ band. Played graduations for BAMC, marched weekend parades all over Texas. I see that the band is now a Medical Corps band

I was contacted by Kerry McCoy and put in touch with Bill Booth who passed along this link. I'm glad they did. I was one of Paul's paul bearers....yes we do miss him.

I had 3 assignments at the 74th ending in my retirement 12/88. I am trying to find as many alumni as I can to eventually have a reunion weekend sometime in the future in Indianapolis. Let me know when you were there and some names to track down.

Thanks to whoever got this up and running. I've been making some contacts with my old Army Band buddies and hope to find more! Still playing after all these years! I play Bass Trombone in several big bands in the Dallas Ft Worth area and went on to play professionally in a rock band called "Hired Help" in Germany and a variety Club Band called "Brave Men" in Florida. Don Myers

Hope to hear from all my 8th ID Band buddies from 1977 til 2001, when I left Germany (as a civilian). Had the greatest & most memorable time of my life! Fasching und Bierfeste. Ja Wohl!

Congratulations on being among the finest musicians in the world. Just ask Doc Severenson, or Cannonball Adderly or John Coltrane. All US military musician alumni. Also heres a Special god bless to our departed brother Paul Johnson. Oboeist and Flute with the 6th US Army Band San Francisco, CA Rest in Peace Brother. Stew...