79th Army Band

The 79th Army Band was originally constituted on 1 June 1942 as the Band, 79th Infantry Division, and activated at Camp Pickett, Virginia. Throughout World War II, the band provided musical support and boosted troop morale across campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit underwent several redesignations and inactivations, ultimately becoming the 79th Army Band. Today, the band continues to serve the U.S. Army Reserve, performing at military ceremonies, community events, and official functions, upholding a long tradition of musical excellence and esprit de corps.