Jonathan Donley

The 298th Army Band was first constituted on 20 August 1943 in the Army of the United States as the Band, 298th Engineer Combat Battalion and activated at Camp Swift, Texas. During World War II, the band served with distinction, providing musical support and boosting morale for troops both stateside and overseas. Following the war, the unit underwent several redesignations and relocations, eventually becoming known as the 298th Army Band and establishing its home at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Today, the 298th Army Band continues its legacy by performing at military and community events throughout the Pacific region, serving as the musical ambassadors of the United States Army in Hawaii.

1st Armored Division

U.S. Army

The 1st Armored Division is a division of the United States Army, based at Fort Bliss, Texas. It is a combined arms division with a proud history of serving in World War II, the Gulf War, and multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. The division's primary mission is to provide prompt, sustained, combined arms capability to the US Army in a variety of operational environments. It is known for its distinctive insignia, the "Old Ironsides," and for its motto, "Iron Soldiers."