71st US Army Band

The 71st US Army Band, also known as the "America's First Corps Band," was originally constituted on March 1, 1944, as the Band, 71st Infantry Division, and activated at Camp Carson, Colorado, during World War II. The unit provided musical support and morale for troops in Europe before being inactivated in 1946 and later reactivated and redesignated several times throughout its history. Stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, the band now supports the I Corps and serves as a musical ambassador for the US Army in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The 71st US Army Band performs at official military ceremonies, community events, and international engagements, fostering esprit de corps and strengthening civilian-military relations.