In the U.S. Army, music isn’t just background noise, it’s a heartbeat. It’s the sound of unity, of home, of hope when things get hard. And for the Soldiers who wear the uniform and play the notes, ...

Marketplace Morning Report’s “What’s That Like?” series is exploring the odd, unusual and downright weird jobs that help prop up our economy. Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as ...

Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as a touring musician prior to joining the United States Air Force Bands, but the lifestyle of a musician is nothing if not difficult. “I was ...

Russian soldiers carry a giant St. George ribbon, a symbol of Soviet participation in World War II, during the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival in Red Square in front of the St.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — The public is invited to gather to listen as the 399th Army Band plays its final notes during a concert and inactivation ceremony Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in Nutter Field House.

13 Folds, a Fayetteville band, blends early-2000s rock and metal influences, appealing to a diverse audience. The band's name honors the military, reflecting Fayetteville's strong military ties and ...

Country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan, 61, is seeing his success in his effort to balance a successful civilian career with military service as he uses his years of experience to ...

Each year on 26 January, the sound of military bands marks India’s Republic Day celebrations along Rajpath (Kartavya Path). From the opening notes of the parade to the final march-past, music sets the ...

For many students in Fort Bliss families, El Paso High School marching band provide a sense of community and stability. The regimented nature of march band resonates with Fort Bliss parents and their ...

May 14, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a 12-year period (1940-52) when The Star didn’t publish on that day of the week. May 14, 1999, in The Star: The 8 o’clock performance by the 14th Army ...

A country music band in New Orleans is taking a different approach to performing while also promoting mental health awareness among veterans. Vet Jams plays shows across bars in the New Orleans area, ...