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, ...

While the lapse in funding has paused all community outreach events, it has not stopped those military members from receiving their paychecks, said Lt. Col. Patrick J.O. Husted. A U.S. Army Field Band ...