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For anyone who might have known John Homerski, percussionist. He was a friend of mine back here in my hometown and he passed away in September 2021 from Covid 19 complications. randy.servello@gmail.com

Rick Mather US Navy messaged: I just happened on the page. Thanks so much for the info. I just found a few of my old friends! rmather333@gmail.com

Greetings: My dad was a trumpeter with the 4th Armored Division band at Cooke Barracks near Stuttgart 1957-59. Any info or photos I could find in here? Thanks! WGS sandvewg@yahoo.com

Hello, I´m interested in some information about the USAF of Torrejonde Ardoz of the sixties. JAVIER ANTUÑA SUAREZ PANERAS@HOTMAIL.COM

761st AF Band, Sheppard AFB Texas. 1967-71. Lots of memories. Mostly good. We were on the flight line in Houston to play when Apollo 11 arrived. We were also there for the arrival for Apollo 13 arrived. We had to take our drapes for the drums and practice slow marching, just in case they didn't make it back alive. Stood in the square at NASA to play. Nixon passed within 3 feet of me while playing. Great times. Dave Huff ~bandroadman@yahoo.com

Am still searching for the person I consider my very best friend. Her maiden name was Dawn Marie Tyler and she was stationed in Germany in 1980. I am pleaded for anyone who knew her to please let me know how I might be able to reach her. It is as if she vanished. cindy120560@aol.com

Hi. Looking for anyone that was in the 84th Div Army Reserve Band in Milwaukee, WI from 1984-1986. I was a french horn player and left the unit to go on active duty. Would love to have some pictures from the good old days. Sue Davidson ~ redmowolf@yahoo.com

80th Army Band, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga 1970-1971 Gary Wolfe ~ gwuf@hotmail.com

Before going to my active duty enlistment choice, the 6th U.S. Army Band, I attended the Navy School of Music (Army Element) from September 1967 through April 1968. In 1984 I was in the Army Reserve, when my civilian employer transferred me to Tucson, Arizona. I had achieved Enlisted Band Leader with the 91st Division Band and it hurt when I had to drop out of the Army Band field and go Armor in Tucson to try and make it to my 20 year retirement. I then got transferred to Houston, TX where I went Infantry for a few years, and then reverted back to Armor before getting my 20 year letter. Robert Parker oaksham@hotmail.com

Hello Jim and thanks for your questions ~ I've only received sign-ups for veteran musicians from Naval Unit Band 95 in Corpus Christi TX and Naval Unit Band 107 in Long Beach CA. Feel free to submit your assignments so I can add these Unit Bands to the rosters. Visit the homepage or click on the link: "Sign Up And Join" in the navigation bar. Thanks! Admin

Looking for Members of the 5th Inf Div Band that were at Fort Carson, CO 1965 and 1st Infantry Division Band, DI-AN Vietnam, Early March 1966-1967. John W Chaney Brovietnam@Hotmail.com

Anyone with the 544th AF Band at 12th AF HQ Ramstein Germany in 1955-56-57. or Drum & Bugle Corp. I played trumpet with this unit an traveled through out the 12 AF Bases in France, Germany, and Holland . We played many Parades, Concerts, & Welcome Formation for European and US Visiting Dignartaries. We had a 19 Piece Jazz Band and the 50 Member Drum & Bugle Co. Good memories and good people. Don't know when the unit was disbanded. Ray@dreamerstudios.com

Hi, i have some picture from the 298th Army Berlin Brigade Band at summer 1976. Please contact me if you are interested

The absolute best Navy Band I was in was the Atlantic Fleet Band from 2001 - 2005. This is when Lorelei Conrad, then Mel Kessler led the band and brought the band to high musical heights. Also helping w/that were LT Carl Gerhardt and MUCM Rick Jasper. They had enough confidence in me to let me, a MU2 take care of moving the band, lock, stock and barrel from SP-70 to the new Band Room behind SP-70. After I returned from the Aebersold Jazz Workshop in 7/2003 they made me leader of the Fleet Jazz Combo until I retired. I was leader despite not being the highest ranking person in the group. I will NEVER Forget that Mel Kessler allowed MICHAEL BRECKER to do a 1 day Workshop w/the band around Sept 3, 2003. Michael listened to all the groups play and gave his feedback. Some was critical but in a NICE Way. Other comments or gestures were complimentary. I truly appreciate the feedback that Michael Brecker gave me, both in the Jazz Ensemble on alto sax and then later hearing me play tenor sax in my office. Michael Brecker is truly missed both as a player and as an inspiration. To read my whole article go to www.bestsaxophonewebsiteever.com go to page 2 and look for the article about M.Brecker. There is a photo of Michael and I.

Howdy...I played first soprano in the Lackland AFB, BMT Drum and Bugle Corps from September until early December 1963. Fellow musicians included John Tyree former Cambridge Caballero DM and several members from the Chicago Cavs, Belleville Black knights (Mike Hartwell), Bath Buccaneers...Henry Gallant and myself. We did retreats, graduations, and parades in Del Rio and San Marcos...good time. Went to Lincoln AFB, Nebraska as a Finance and Accounting Tech, and spent my final year in Glasgow AFB, Montana. Taught high school English for forty years in Maine and California...presently reside with my wife, Susan, in Laguna Woods, CA. hut6chins@comline.com

595th Air Force Band Andersen AFB, Guam (2/56-8/57). Band members I remember: trps-Jerry Mansuetti, Ted Wheeler, Ed Cartwright, Joe Hayek, David Hilton, Bob Love, Gerhardt Kohler, Orbell Schmidt. Sax-Mark Akita, Ed Lozinski, Ray Rubin, John Jacobs, Donald Thompson.Trbs-James Knighten, Lewis Rohrer. Sousaphone-Don Hodge, Marty Martyn (drms&Pno) Drms-Joe Hindman, Piano-Accord-cmbls-Gordon Fields. Anyone or relatives please respond. lagray3708@att.net

Noah Gaines was my father. I last heard from him in 2015 indicating his health had began to significantly decline. He was never one for constant flow of correspondence. I have just learn that he passed away last year while discovering family members via Ancestry.com. I'm deeply saddened and shocked by the news. He was loved greatly.To Guillaume Samson, please contact at your earliest convenience. On behalf of my entire family, thank you for your compassion.

Douglas Green USAF wrote on November 9, 2017: It was great finding one of my old bandmates (and fellow Fr. Horn player) already registered. Again, this is a wonderful site affording a look back through a lot of somewhat hazy memories at this point. Thanks for your efforts, John, as they are much appreciated. Douglas Green multimagic@mac.com

Was NCOIC/Musical Supervisor Lowry AFB Drum & Bugle Corps 1969-1973. Managed to find money to get the corps a "Matched Set" of Olds GF bugles and Slingerland drums. The corps perfomed in many civilian venues as well as the Drum Corps International competitions in Denver and Boulder CO in 1971 & 1972.

Assigned to the 74th Army Band in Ft. Benjamin Harris, Indianapolis, Indiana after basic. Enjoyed my time there until I was transferred to the 1st Division Infantry Band in Ft. Riley, Kansas for deployment to Vietnam. Got hurt in combat training and didn't go to Vietnam but transferred to the 437th Army Band. While in the 437th, met some other guy from good old Brooklyn and when I was discharged in 1965 got together with him and we had a wedding band going for a few years. Went our separate ways with our professions and only this year met up with him on Facebook after 43 years. Good memories. Looking forward to more guys I served with signing on to this page to correspond with.

If you have info I requested in my [previous] post [below], please email me at Priscillaforsyth@cableone.net

Looking for Donald Wade, that was in okinawa, whose birthday is in January and played trombone in marines please call 419 236 0752

Graduated Army, Navy, Marine School of Music. Went to 9th Infantry Band - Ft. Lewis, Washington in 1973. Stationed their until 1975. Played all Saxophones, electric piano, accordion, cymbals, chimes, gloc, xylophones. Played in Marching Band, Show Band, Big Band, Alpine Band, Jazz Band. Designed 9th Infantry Band Stand fronts used during performances.

Hello, all! Happy New Year for 2017! I served in the U S Air Force 724th band from 1961 to 1965, first at Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA, and then for the unit's transfer in '63 to McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA. We had a 50th mini-reunion at Mather back in 2012 and myself, Dick Derosear, George Over, Dave Kennedy, Bill Hobbs, Tim McCartney, plus two others whose names sadly I have forgotten came out for it. We had a great time! FYI, I have since gotten in touch with Norm Walters, Norm Gillet, Don Reitz, Bill Veley, and just last month contacted with Jim Nolan. Our CO's at Mather were Capt. John Nalezny and CWO4 Al Sanders, and and they were followed at McChord by Capt. Herbert Childs. CMSGT Al Perkins was the band super. Spent the rest of my post AF life as a choral director/singer, but I am so grateful to have been able to serve in the music field!! No regrets!!!! Thanks to all for your service to our great country!!!

Played trombone in the 55th Army Band (1968-1971) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Happy to have served with such a great group of people and musicians who will always be remembered. What a ride!

Played bassoon in 14th, 126th, 13th, 24th Army Bands & 38th Division Band. 02K was a cool MOS to tell my drill instructor.

I served with the 5th Army Band at Ft. Sheridan I'll in 1958 and again, in 1961 as Bass Trombonist. In addition, I served with the 9th Army Band at Ft. Wainright, Fairbanks , Alaska from November 1959 to May, 1961. I attended the U.S. Army School of Music at Anacostia prior to my Army Band assignments. Music being my avocation and vocation, I retired as a Band Director in Colorado.

Hello, I am and have been searching for my best friend for over 25 years. Her maiden name was Dawn Marie Tyler and she was born between 1960 and 1961. She served in the army band and was stationed in Germany in 1980. She played the saxophone I believe. If anyone served with her or knows her please ask her to contact me. I haven't heard from her since April 1980. I am sure she has married and may have a different last name. Childhood friends share lasting memories and I would love to reconnect. Thank you, Cindy...

This site has helped me connect with some old friends that served in the 74th Army Band. I feel very lucky that I discovered it. Can't wait to see the photo gallery. Keep up the good work.

Anyone attend the US Navy School of Music & US Army School of Music when it was located in Anacostia (part of Wash., D.C.). I was there in early 1964... the schoo later moved to virginia Beach of course.

Sorry Also looking for any D&B Corps Units that served in Europe Asia as well.

Greetings. I was in the 1 AD Army band (Ansbach, FRG), 283rd Army Band (Ft Benning), 116th Army Band (NG)(Atlanta), and 313th Army Band (USAR) (Birmingham) Been very blessed being with some really great people, great bands, and great times.

Howdy! I was with the 82nd Army Band in Stuttgart, from Oct '73 'til March of '75. Then to Huntsville Alabama's 55th Army Band until later that same year, when I went to the SOM for Brass Group Leader School. Finished out my time at the 101st Airborne Division Band, Ft. Campbell, KY.

Noah was my 1SG when I was with the 8th ID Band in Germany. He, as well as myself , got a 'European Out'. Last time I saw him was in Bad Kreuznach Germany in 2001 right before we returned to the USA. I looked for him when I was there earlier this year on vacation but had no luck locating him.

Enlisted in the Army in 9/69 and did basic at Fort Lewis, WA. Attended Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA from 11/69 to 4/70, then with the 21st Army Band at back at Fort Lewis, WA until 4/71. Served with the 298th Army Band in Berlin from 4/71 to 10/71, then 3rd Infantry Division Band until RIF'd in 4/72 as a SP4. MOS was 02E20, trombone player. Wonderful experience and have reconnected with a lot of friends on Facebook.

I was piano player with 3rd ID Band in Wurzburg from early 67 through early 69. Interesting times for a draftee. I signed on for an extra year to go to Army Broadcasting School in New Rochelle, NY, and was sent to SOM for seven months then to Wurzburg until April of 69. The experience changed my life...for the better, I think. (I figured I would go to Viet Nam like so many of my friends, so I wanted to learn broadcasting...) I have many pictures from those days since I was taking photo classes from Fritz in the Service Club Photo Lab and always had my camera with me. It would be nice to hear from some of those with the Marne Band.

I am searching for my father, he was stationed in Germany-ASCHAFFENBURG 1956/1957 in the 3rd AD (Spearhead) in GRAVES BARRACKS. I have no name, but I was told that he played trumpet (maybe french horn), liked music very much and dancing. If somebody knows about my father from that time in Aschaffenburg, please let me know, I would be very grateful! Thanks in advance, Luisa

drafted 1964, played sax in 1st Army Band then 326th Army Band both NYC. Good duty. Good to be out. Got out in mid 1967 just in time for the riots in Newark NJ where I had a temporary job at Ballentine Brewery Best regards

Drafted in1963. Sent to Ft Ord for basic. I had been playing Bass in various night clubs around the SF bay area and I guess they needed a Bass player for combos that played enlisted mens and officers clubs. Next thing I know I'm being called over to the Band for an audition. Sgt asks me if I can play an instrument I can march with and I tell him I played a little Trumpet as a kid. Viola MOS 021 and in the Band I go.. Got orders for 7th Division Band in Korea but got the measles two days before shipping out. Orders changed to 21st Band in Ft Lewis Wa. Played third trumpet, couldn't read music worth beans still can't. Faked the parts most of the time. Played Bass at the clubs on base and private parties. Earned a little extra cash to supplement the $94 per month basic pay.. Did a stateside transfer to Oakland Army Terminal for the last six months because my wife was homesick. Even though I was a draftee I was pretty darn lucky getting in a Band with my limited music reading ability.

My Father was in the second division chorus in 1963 which happened to include the great Allen Toussaint, and I am trying to find anyone who has copies of these pictures. He said there was an album cover made with the whole chorus which included separate pictures of him and Mr. Toussaint off to the side, and I would really like to surprise him with this as a gift to replace his lost one. There is a copy of this photo on Amazon, and although I can tell that the tall male to the Lt. right is my father, I am still hoping to find a clearer picture of this.

I played in the 74th Army Band at Fort Harrison from July 1967 to April 1969. I played clarinet and often wonder if anybody is still around that was there at that time. I was in the 266th army band in Vietnam from April 1969 to April 1970. If anyone was in either of these bands then, please let me know how you are doing now.

Served in the 298th AGF Band in 1947 with Bob Badgely & Chet Baker along with Dennis Richard. After discharge atarted my own Big Dance Band; www.sebbypapabigband.com. Played trumpet & flugelhorn. My trumpetwas given to me by Conrad Gozzo's father. Gold plated French LeBalanc from paris, France. Also played by Al Hirt.

I was at the Army Element / Naval School of Music Sept 1970. Was assigned to the 282nd Army Band in Feb.1971 as a percussionist. Served with the Soldier Show Band at Ft.McPherson,Ga. in Aug,1971 and back to the 282nd in Jan.1972. Served with the 8th ID Band in Bad Kreuznach, Germany from Aug,1972- March 1973. Went back to school at Georgia State University to study for degrees in Commercial Music/ Recording and Masters of Art in Music Education. Worked in the recording industry at Arista, EMI, and Capitol/Blue Note Records. Would like to hear from some of the guys I served with in service.

Great job! I don't know the name of the person responsible for putting this together but I see a LOT of hard word and dedication. Thanks you for the preserving the rich history of Military Music.