The 257th Army Band is a National Guard unit located in the capital city of our free nation. Officially recognized as "The Band of the Nation's Capital", our mission is unique in that we do not belong to a "state". We are a federal military entity that reports directly to the President.
The District of Columbia National Guard is assigned the moniker Capital Guardians and our support units are charged with overseeing the safety and security of the capital city. Our organization is comprised of both the Army and Air National Guard. The combined military units include the Mobilization Augmentation Command, 113th Wing, the Combat Support Team, Public Affairs, JAG, Medical Support and stat of the art Information Services Branch (telecommunication and information technology).
For more information on full time and part time positions within the DC National Guard (Army or Air), please visit our organization website at http://dcng.ngb.army.mil.
For information on joining and auditioning for the band, please read our Band Information Packet
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Friday, July 3rd @ 7:30 pm - Annapolis City Dock
Saturday, July 4th @ Noon - Indpendence Day Parade on National Mall in Washington, DC
Saturday, July 4th @ 8:00 pm - Sunset Park in Londonderry Township / Middletown, PA (Fireworks to follow)
Sunday, July 5th @ 7:30 pm - Long's Park in Lancaster, PA featuring the 1812 Overture with Cannons and Fireworks!
News and Updates
It is with great saddness that the District of Columbia National Guard mourns the loss of our former Commanding General, Major General (MG) David F. Wherley and his wife Ann.
MG Wherley and his wife Ann attended all of the concerts of this band. It was an honor to serve under and with such a great hero, officer and gentleman. We would like to express our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all of the Capital Guardian family.
MG Wherley will be greatly missed by "The Band of the Nation's Capital". We will be honoring the legacy of MG Wherley and his wife Ann with our upcoming summer concert tour.
257th SOLDIER NEWS
Congratulations to Specialist John Rosa upon his graduation from Basic Training. Welcome back to the 257th Army Band!
We also welcome home SPCs Cassie Miller, Travis Parson and Adam Levowitz from the Armed Forces School of Music. They are home just time to join us for our Summer 2009 Concert Series.
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