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Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic
The mission of the Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic is to provide music to military and civilian communities in order to instill patriotism, maintain tradition, represent the militia heritage at its finest, and to promote pride in oneself, one's unit, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The ANG Band of the Mid-Atlantic performs both state and federal functions that include domestic and international concert tours, martial music for military ceremonies, public appearances in major civilian events, music for military balls and civilian functions connected with the Air National Guard, community relations events, and services as guest artists.
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The Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic was originally formed on August 2, 1942 in Rapid City, South Dakota as the 53rd Army Air Forces Band. Federal recognition was extended on April 21, 1949.
The succeeding years saw numerous name changes and reassignments: the 553rd Army Band, 553rd Army Air Forces Band, 53rd Wing Band, and most recently the 553rd Air Force Band, Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
On June 8, 2000, the band became known as the "Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic," reflecting its expanded geographic area of responsibility for support in five states: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, western New York and New Jersey. Read More |
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The Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic supports the total Air Force mission in war and peace by preserving our national heritage, accomplished mainly through the professional music it provides for official military, recruiting and community events.
Like all Air National Guard bands, the Band of the Mid-Atlantic is assigned the state mission of supporting regional Air National Guard units through performances in military ceremonies, by promoting recruitment and retention of Air National Guard members, and in annual public relations concert tours. Read More |
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 Air National Guard Bands are the active duty band's counterparts in the Air National Guard. ANG musicians are part-time guard members with full-time civilian careers. They rehearse and perform one weekend a month and perform an annual concert tour. ANG bands are a perfect opportunity for musicians who wish to serve their country on a part-time basis. Read more |
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ANG Band of the Mid-Atlantic
(553rd Air Force Band)
1505 Adams St
Building 505
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
Phone (717) 861-1109
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