In the U.S. Army, music isn’t just background noise, it’s a heartbeat. It’s the sound of unity, of home, of hope when things get hard. And for the Soldiers who wear the uniform and play the notes, ...

Country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan serves with the 313th Army Band and contributes to a suicide ...

Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as a touring musician prior to joining the United States Air Force Bands, but the lifestyle of a musician is nothing if not difficult. “I was ...

Marketplace Morning Report’s “What’s That Like?” series is exploring the odd, unusual and downright weird jobs that help prop up our economy. Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie had a successful career as ...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Often the heart of community celebrations, the Eighth Army Band is the heartbeat of strong relationships throughout the Republic of Korea. The only U.S. Army band ...

BOLESLAWIEC, POLAND – A familiar 80’s classic bellows out of the brass instruments of the 1st Cavalry Division Band at a concert played for the 30th annual Boleslawiec Ceramic Festival. The crowd ...

Russian soldiers carry a giant St. George ribbon, a symbol of Soviet participation in World War II, during the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival in Red Square in front of the St.

13 Folds, a Fayetteville band, blends early-2000s rock and metal influences, appealing to a diverse audience. The band's name honors the military, reflecting Fayetteville's strong military ties and ...

As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Air Force veterans Linda and Mark Green who met as trumpet players in a military band and are now celebrating 45 years of marriage.

This story is part of a four-part summer series spotlighting local bands and introducing Fayetteville’s music scene to the community. From searching for new talent to playing stages across North ...