81st Army Band

The 81st Army Band, originally constituted in 1942, is a distinguished musical unit of the United States Army. Initially activated at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, the band has served in various capacities, including supporting troop morale during World War II. Over the decades, the 81st Army Band has performed at military ceremonies, public events, and official functions, representing the Army’s 81st Readiness Division. Today, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the band continues its mission of fostering esprit de corps and strengthening the bond between the Army and civilian communities.