266th Army Band

The 266th Army Band was originally constituted on 20 August 1943 in the Army of the United States as the Band, 66th Infantry Division. Activated on 15 September 1943 at Camp Blanding, Florida, the unit provided musical support and morale to troops during World War II in the European Theater. After several redesignations, it was activated in Germany as the 266th Army Band, serving U.S. Army Europe with ceremonial music and community engagement. Throughout its history, the 266th Army Band has upheld the traditions of military music while fostering goodwill between American forces and host nations.