WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:01.066 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 00:01.066 --> 00:04.649 the United States Army Drill Team soloists. 00:09.960 --> 00:12.841 These elite soldiers from the drill team will now display 00:12.841 --> 00:15.662 a series of dangerous and complex maneuvers. 00:15.662 --> 00:17.203 These experts have trained for years 00:17.203 --> 00:19.551 to become part of this daring routine, 00:19.551 --> 00:22.277 which involves complex timing and precise movements 00:22.277 --> 00:24.346 with zero room for error. 00:24.346 --> 00:25.967 In addition to their roles here, these soldiers 00:25.967 --> 00:29.669 also serve as senior trainers, imparting their expertise 00:29.669 --> 00:33.501 to the next generation of drill team soldiers. 00:33.501 --> 00:35.751 (applause) 00:40.301 --> 00:42.088 Today's soloists from left to right are 00:42.088 --> 00:46.255 Sergeant John Soden, from Atlantic Highgrounds, New Jersey. 00:47.214 --> 00:49.464 (applause) 00:51.632 --> 00:55.269 Sergeant Kieth Callas from Nashville, Tennessee. 00:55.269 --> 00:57.519 (applause) 00:59.255 --> 01:02.755 Sergeant Joshua Cox from Orlando, Florida. 01:02.905 --> 01:05.155 (applause) 01:07.395 --> 01:09.034 And Specialist Joshua Beltrand 01:09.034 --> 01:11.542 from Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. 01:11.542 --> 01:13.792 (applause) 01:16.333 --> 01:18.937 Today the soloists are led by their Drill Master, 01:18.937 --> 01:22.651 Sergeant First Class Brian Hines from Athens, Georgia. 01:22.651 --> 01:24.901 (applause) 02:59.293 --> 03:01.829 This portion of the routine is extremely dangerous, 03:01.829 --> 03:03.570 as soldiers throw their rifles 03:03.570 --> 03:06.006 inches from the Drill Master's face. 03:06.006 --> 03:08.380 These soldiers must throw and catch their rifles 03:08.380 --> 03:12.547 in perfect unison in order to avoid serious injury. 03:32.632 --> 03:35.799 (applause and cheers) 04:06.653 --> 04:07.824 Ladies and gentlemen, let's hear it 04:07.824 --> 04:10.643 for the United States Army Drill Team soloists. 04:10.643 --> 04:12.893 (applause) 04:37.887 --> 04:41.054 (applause and cheers) 04:48.771 --> 04:50.742 Ladies and gentlemen, at this time we would like 04:50.742 --> 04:53.729 to recognize all of the veterans and their families 04:53.729 --> 04:55.902 that have joined us here tonight by performing 04:55.902 --> 04:58.240 the songs of the armed services. 04:58.240 --> 04:59.721 When you hear your service song 04:59.721 --> 05:01.967 or that of a loved one who has served, 05:01.967 --> 05:05.300 we ask that you stand and be recognized. 05:09.357 --> 05:13.190 Semper Peratus, the United States Coast Guard. 05:18.312 --> 05:21.841 ♫ We're always ready for the call 05:21.841 --> 05:25.329 ♫ We place our trust in thee 05:25.329 --> 05:29.223 ♫ Through surf and storm and howling gale 05:29.223 --> 05:32.890 ♫ High shall our purpose be 05:33.683 --> 05:37.170 ♫ Semper Paratus is our guide 05:37.170 --> 05:40.753 ♫ Our fame, our glory, too 05:41.021 --> 05:44.893 ♫ To fight to save or fight and die 05:44.893 --> 05:49.060 ♫ Aye, Coast Guard, we are for you 05:49.648 --> 05:52.898 Off We Go, the United States Air Force. 05:57.420 --> 06:01.340 ♫ Off we go into the wild blue yonder 06:01.340 --> 06:05.090 ♫ Climbing high into the sun 06:05.494 --> 06:09.539 ♫ Here they come zooming to meet our thunder 06:09.539 --> 06:12.222 ♫ At 'em boys, give 'er the gun 06:12.222 --> 06:13.735 ♫ Give 'er the gun 06:13.735 --> 06:17.660 ♫ Down we dive, spouting our flame from under 06:17.660 --> 06:21.275 ♫ Off with one hell of a roar 06:21.275 --> 06:25.302 ♫ We live in fame or go down in flame 06:25.302 --> 06:29.469 ♫ Hey, nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force 06:30.074 --> 06:33.324 Anchors Aweigh, the United States Navy. 06:37.746 --> 06:41.246 ♫ Anchors aweigh, my boys 06:41.857 --> 06:44.607 ♫ Anchors aweigh 06:45.940 --> 06:49.381 ♫ Farewell to foreign shores 06:49.381 --> 06:53.381 ♫ We sail at break of day-ay-ay 06:54.268 --> 06:58.010 ♫ Through our last night ashore 06:58.010 --> 07:01.010 ♫ Drink to the foam 07:02.112 --> 07:05.537 ♫ Until we meet once more 07:05.537 --> 07:09.704 ♫ Here's wishing you a happy voyage home 07:10.592 --> 07:14.509 Semper Fidelis, the United States Marine Corps. 07:17.600 --> 07:21.433 ♫ From the Halls of Montezuma 07:21.516 --> 07:25.099 ♫ To the shores of Tripoli 07:25.637 --> 07:29.565 ♫ We'll fight our country's battles 07:29.565 --> 07:33.482 ♫ In the air, on land, and sea 07:33.527 --> 07:37.650 ♫ First to fight for right and freedom 07:37.650 --> 07:41.444 ♫ And to keep our honor clean 07:41.444 --> 07:45.559 ♫ We are proud to claim the title 07:45.559 --> 07:49.142 ♫ Of United States Marines 07:50.330 --> 07:53.330 Ladies and gentlemen, the Army Song. 07:57.480 --> 08:01.230 ♫ March along, sing our song 08:01.665 --> 08:05.332 ♫ With the Army of the free 08:05.794 --> 08:09.880 ♫ Count the brave, count the true 08:09.880 --> 08:13.630 ♫ Who have fought to victory 08:14.019 --> 08:17.903 ♫ We're the Army and proud of our name 08:17.903 --> 08:21.977 ♫ We're the Army and proudly proclaim 08:21.977 --> 08:23.952 ♫ First to fight for the right 08:23.952 --> 08:26.011 ♫ And to build the Nation's might 08:26.011 --> 08:30.178 ♫ And The Army goes rolling along 08:30.231 --> 08:32.008 ♫ Proud of all we have done 08:32.008 --> 08:34.037 ♫ Fighting till the battle's won 08:34.037 --> 08:38.014 ♫ And the Army goes rolling along 08:38.014 --> 08:40.373 ♫ Then it's hi hi hey 08:40.373 --> 08:42.674 ♫ The Army's on its way 08:42.674 --> 08:46.143 ♫ Count off the cadence loud and strong 08:46.143 --> 08:48.783 ♫ For where e'er we go 08:48.783 --> 08:50.278 ♫ You will always know 08:50.278 --> 08:54.445 ♫ That the Army goes rolling along 09:01.989 --> 09:04.822 (soft band music) 09:26.253 --> 09:29.253 ♫ God bless America 09:31.210 --> 09:34.127 ♫ Land that I love 09:35.801 --> 09:39.884 ♫ Stand beside her and guide her 09:41.009 --> 09:45.176 ♫ Through the night with a light from above 09:46.300 --> 09:50.467 ♫ From the mountains, to the prairies 09:51.572 --> 09:55.572 ♫ To the oceans white with foam 09:57.378 --> 10:00.378 ♫ God bless America 10:01.975 --> 10:05.225 ♫ My home, sweet home. 10:08.333 --> 10:09.991 - I would like to thank all of you for joining us 10:09.991 --> 10:13.761 on historic Fort Meyers on this beautiful evening. 10:13.761 --> 10:16.284 And if you love this country as much as I do, 10:16.284 --> 10:20.354 please join me in singing one verse of this great song. 10:20.354 --> 10:21.187 You ready? 10:26.072 --> 10:29.072 ♫ God bless America 10:31.318 --> 10:34.235 ♫ Land that I love 10:35.878 --> 10:39.961 ♫ Stand beside her and guide her 10:41.077 --> 10:45.244 ♫ Through the night with a light from above 10:46.218 --> 10:50.385 ♫ From the mountains, to the prairies 10:51.658 --> 10:55.658 ♫ To the oceans white with foam 10:57.281 --> 11:00.281 ♫ God bless America 11:01.865 --> 11:05.032 ♫ My home, sweet home 11:07.795 --> 11:10.795 ♫ God bless America 11:12.298 --> 11:15.465 ♫ My home, sweet home 11:23.803 --> 11:25.970 ♫ My home 11:31.602 --> 11:33.852 (applause) 11:40.349 --> 11:43.122 - [Announcer] Once again ladies and gentlemen, good evening. 11:43.122 --> 11:45.297 As a reminder, blank ammunition will be fired 11:45.297 --> 11:47.515 from some of the weapons this evening 11:47.515 --> 11:50.272 so please be prepared if you or your children 11:50.272 --> 11:52.689 are sensitive to loud noises. 11:53.920 --> 11:56.844 Twilight Tattoo celebrates America's army, 11:56.844 --> 11:58.860 the strength of the nation. 11:58.860 --> 12:02.360 For over 242 years, soldiers of your Army, 12:02.980 --> 12:06.295 active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve 12:06.295 --> 12:07.784 have remained the nation's force 12:07.784 --> 12:10.384 of decisive action, committed to protecting 12:10.384 --> 12:14.551 our hard-earned rights and liberties at home and abroad. 12:14.597 --> 12:16.761 Our nation's greatest generations are built 12:16.761 --> 12:19.738 on the strength of America's strongest citizens, 12:19.738 --> 12:22.738 our servicemen and women in uniform. 12:23.504 --> 12:26.474 On behalf of our host, General Bob Brown, 12:26.474 --> 12:29.220 welcome to Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall 12:29.220 --> 12:33.000 and this evening's performance of Twilight Tattoo. 12:33.000 --> 12:35.750 (cannons firing) 12:38.097 --> 12:39.662 The American Revolution was our 12:39.662 --> 12:42.347 eight-year-long struggle for independence. 12:42.347 --> 12:44.817 The conflict witnessed the birth of America's army 12:44.817 --> 12:48.650 on 14 June, 1775, though the raw militia units 12:49.118 --> 12:51.669 that comprised that force were severely tested 12:51.669 --> 12:54.154 in the early years of the Revolution, 12:54.154 --> 12:56.680 under the leadership of General George Washington, 12:56.680 --> 12:59.551 a professional American army emerged from 12:59.551 --> 13:03.579 the trials and tribulations of Valley Forge as a trained, 13:03.579 --> 13:07.701 battle-tested and highly organized fighting force. 13:07.701 --> 13:09.118 - Guns, assembly! 13:09.742 --> 13:11.742 (drums) 13:16.276 --> 13:17.863 (band playing) 13:17.863 --> 13:18.946 To the front! 13:19.624 --> 13:20.457 Halt! 13:23.511 --> 13:24.511 Face, ready! 13:26.836 --> 13:27.669 Take aim, 13:29.839 --> 13:30.672 fire! 13:32.419 --> 13:33.252 At rest, 13:33.738 --> 13:34.571 form up. 13:38.763 --> 13:40.430 To the front, march. 13:42.267 --> 13:43.100 Halt! 13:48.896 --> 13:49.729 Charge! 13:59.734 --> 14:01.984 (applause) 14:11.739 --> 14:15.906 (march playing on fife and drums) 15:10.735 --> 15:11.985 - Ready, right. 15:12.676 --> 15:14.093 - And one and two 15:14.868 --> 15:16.368 - Orders, form up. 15:18.795 --> 15:21.295 - And one, and two, and three. 15:22.695 --> 15:24.195 - Orders, form up. 15:26.318 --> 15:28.318 - And one, and two and-- 16:27.401 --> 16:28.610 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 16:28.610 --> 16:30.114 the Commander of Troops this evening 16:30.114 --> 16:32.782 is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan J. Morgan, Commander, 16:32.782 --> 16:34.781 Fourth Battalion, Third United States 16:34.781 --> 16:37.531 infantry regiment, the Old Guard. 16:57.101 --> 17:00.048 The host for this evening's Twilight Tattoo ceremony 17:00.048 --> 17:03.033 is the commanding General of the United States Army Pacific, 17:03.033 --> 17:04.533 General Bob Brown. 17:05.011 --> 17:07.310 On behalf of the acting Secretary of the Army, 17:07.310 --> 17:10.131 the honorable Robert Speer, and the Chief of Staff 17:10.131 --> 17:12.356 of the Army, General Mark Milley, 17:12.356 --> 17:14.021 General Brown welcomes you to this 17:14.021 --> 17:17.303 very special presentation of Twilight Tattoo, 17:17.303 --> 17:21.470 as we celebrate the United States Army's 242nd birthday. 17:22.246 --> 17:25.008 This year, we also mark the 100th anniversary 17:25.008 --> 17:28.008 of America's entry into World War I. 17:28.073 --> 17:30.315 Known as the War to End All Wars, 17:30.315 --> 17:32.516 this conflict would propel the United States 17:32.516 --> 17:35.275 onto the world stage and so tonight, 17:35.275 --> 17:37.390 we commemorate that moment and honor 17:37.390 --> 17:39.438 the United States Army's 100 years 17:39.438 --> 17:42.521 of global engagement and partnership. 17:43.159 --> 17:45.245 Tonight, our honored guests include 17:45.245 --> 17:47.695 members of the United States House of Representatives, 17:47.695 --> 17:50.007 to include the honorable Kristi Noem, 17:50.007 --> 17:53.565 representative from South Dakota, and her family. 17:53.565 --> 17:55.815 (applause) 18:00.955 --> 18:04.106 The honorable Mike Johnson, representative from Louisiana 18:04.106 --> 18:05.356 and his family. 18:05.423 --> 18:07.673 (applause) 18:11.458 --> 18:14.705 The honorable Radewagen, delegate of American Samoa 18:14.705 --> 18:17.649 and her husband, Mr. Fred Radewagen. 18:17.649 --> 18:19.899 (applause) 18:23.614 --> 18:27.033 Mr. Peter Barlerin, acting Assistant Secretary of State, 18:27.033 --> 18:31.200 Bureau of African Affairs, and his wife, Mrs. Ines Barlerin. 18:31.451 --> 18:33.701 (applause) 18:36.793 --> 18:39.553 The honorable Katherine Hammack, former Assistant Secretary 18:39.553 --> 18:43.720 of the Army, Installations, Energy and Environment. 18:43.748 --> 18:45.998 (applause) 18:48.880 --> 18:51.546 Lieutenant General, retired, Thomas Spoehr, 18:51.546 --> 18:55.032 director, Center for National Defense, Heritage Foundation, 18:55.032 --> 18:57.595 and his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Spoehr. 18:57.595 --> 18:59.845 (applause) 19:02.802 --> 19:06.047 Mr. Tim Bonds, Vice President, Army Research Division 19:06.047 --> 19:08.646 and director, RAND Arroyo Center. 19:08.646 --> 19:10.896 (applause) 19:13.618 --> 19:15.887 With us this evening are the United States Army's 19:15.887 --> 19:18.188 global service component commanding Generals 19:18.188 --> 19:20.610 who lead our soldiers worldwide. 19:20.610 --> 19:23.306 They are Lieutenant General Frederick B. Hodges, 19:23.306 --> 19:26.928 Commanding General of the United States Army, Europe. 19:26.928 --> 19:29.178 (applause) 19:32.614 --> 19:34.703 Lieutenant General Michael X. Garrett, 19:34.703 --> 19:38.201 Commanding General of the United States Army, Central. 19:38.201 --> 19:40.451 (applause) 19:43.196 --> 19:45.617 Lieutenant General Jeffrey S. Buchanan, 19:45.617 --> 19:48.921 Commanding General of the United States Army, North. 19:48.921 --> 19:51.171 (applause) 19:53.548 --> 19:55.553 They join us this evening to demonstrate our 19:55.553 --> 19:58.524 close partnership with nations throughout the world, 19:58.524 --> 20:01.541 and our continued commitment to global engagement. 20:01.541 --> 20:03.410 We are especially honored to have the military's 20:03.410 --> 20:06.727 attache representing the United States' closest partners 20:06.727 --> 20:08.869 and allies join us this evening. 20:08.869 --> 20:11.197 Representing more than 35 countries, 20:11.197 --> 20:14.464 these officers stand together with the United States Army, 20:14.464 --> 20:18.631 united in the pursuit of peace and freedom around the globe. 20:18.991 --> 20:22.209 Since World War I, the Army's partnership with our allies 20:22.209 --> 20:24.667 around the world continues to grow. 20:24.667 --> 20:27.750 As we celebrate tonight, over 183,000 20:27.945 --> 20:32.112 United States Army soldiers are serving in 140 countries, 20:32.255 --> 20:34.977 standing shoulder to shoulder with allied nations 20:34.977 --> 20:38.328 and partners defending our common values. 20:38.328 --> 20:40.283 General Brown is honored to host this evening's 20:40.283 --> 20:43.507 Twilight Tattoo, and thanks our international partners 20:43.507 --> 20:45.850 and these military leaders for their dedication 20:45.850 --> 20:49.087 and commitment of their soldiers to ensure another century 20:49.087 --> 20:51.670 of cooperation and partnership. 20:52.292 --> 20:56.459 Ladies and gentlemen, please rise as honors are rendered. 21:10.749 --> 21:12.648 (cannons firing) 21:12.648 --> 21:15.315 (march playing) 22:03.993 --> 22:05.410 Please be seated. 22:22.048 --> 22:24.402 Once again, ladies and gentlemen, welcome 22:24.402 --> 22:27.052 to Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall and this evening's 22:27.052 --> 22:30.302 special performance of Twilight Tattoo. 22:30.427 --> 22:31.427 Army strong. 23:04.778 --> 23:07.778 The origin of American military music can be traced to 23:07.778 --> 23:11.075 the fifers and drummers of the Revolutionary War. 23:11.075 --> 23:13.664 This musical heritage is represented today 23:13.664 --> 23:15.623 by the soldiers of the United States Army 23:15.623 --> 23:18.123 Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. 23:18.207 --> 23:21.987 These active duty musicians honor the soldiers of the past 23:21.987 --> 23:24.357 while displaying the discipline, professionalism, 23:24.357 --> 23:28.524 and precision of today's Army to audiences around the globe. 23:32.746 --> 23:36.496 (drumming and horns playing) 25:50.534 --> 25:53.117 (fife playing) 26:43.520 --> 26:46.187 (horns playing) 27:07.877 --> 27:10.127 (drumming) 28:58.823 --> 29:01.073 (applause) 29:06.016 --> 29:09.683 (drumming and band playing) 29:35.290 --> 29:37.540 (applause) 29:42.570 --> 29:44.593 Ladies and gentlemen, as the Corps concludes 29:44.593 --> 29:46.116 their performance with their stately 29:46.116 --> 29:49.630 and traditional troop step, we ask that you keep in mind 29:49.630 --> 29:53.182 the men and women of all of the United States armed forces 29:53.182 --> 29:56.099 that currently serve in harm's way. 30:01.727 --> 30:05.394 (drumming and fife playing) 31:29.678 --> 31:32.208 Once again, ladies and gentlemen, the United States Army 31:32.208 --> 31:34.708 Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. 31:43.353 --> 31:45.614 Less than a generation after the American Revolution, 31:45.614 --> 31:48.032 the Army was again called upon to defend our 31:48.032 --> 31:51.365 national sovereignty in the War of 1812. 31:51.554 --> 31:54.815 In battles that raged from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, 31:54.815 --> 31:58.232 American soldiers endured and persevered. 31:58.396 --> 32:01.362 As our nation's capital and the entire Chesapeake region 32:01.362 --> 32:03.890 was threatened in the summer of 1814, 32:03.890 --> 32:06.880 a small force of soldiers and militia held out 32:06.880 --> 32:09.529 against an invading British army and fleet 32:09.529 --> 32:12.946 at a small post near Baltimore, Maryland. 32:16.456 --> 32:17.539 - Make ready! 32:20.407 --> 32:21.240 Take aim! 32:23.776 --> 32:24.609 Fire! 32:26.904 --> 32:28.321 Advance, forward! 32:35.011 --> 32:39.071 We've been under constant attack for the last two days. 32:39.071 --> 32:41.509 The enemy has pressed us hard, 32:41.509 --> 32:45.676 and they've been shelling Fort McHenry almost nonstop. 32:45.972 --> 32:48.503 But the men endure the horrors of battle 32:48.503 --> 32:51.336 and the bombardment like veterans. 32:51.970 --> 32:54.646 The courage and strength of the regular soldiers 32:54.646 --> 32:58.813 and the militia remains unbroken despite the hardships. 33:02.253 --> 33:03.503 We have a bond. 33:04.331 --> 33:07.121 We trust each other and our officers 33:07.121 --> 33:09.454 and we know we will prevail. 33:11.114 --> 33:13.798 This morning at dawn, the fort commander 33:13.798 --> 33:17.308 ordered an enormous flag be raised to show the enemy 33:17.308 --> 33:19.725 that we will not be defeated. 33:20.821 --> 33:23.654 They say it can be seen for miles. 33:24.849 --> 33:29.016 That flag is our nation's symbol, our badge of honor, 33:30.894 --> 33:35.061 and it will not be lowered for this or for any foe! 33:39.788 --> 33:42.038 (applause) 33:45.402 --> 33:48.132 - [Announcer] Over 200 years ago, our national anthem 33:48.132 --> 33:52.052 was born as Francis Scott Key observed our glorious flag 33:52.052 --> 33:56.050 continuing to fly over the ramparts at Fort McHenry. 33:56.050 --> 33:58.894 Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and join in singing 33:58.894 --> 34:00.977 the Star-Spangled Banner. 34:16.612 --> 34:20.779 ♫ O say can you see, by the dawn's early light 34:24.624 --> 34:28.791 ♫ What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming 34:32.769 --> 34:36.835 ♫ Whose broad stripes and bright stars 34:36.835 --> 34:40.585 ♫ through the perilous fight 34:41.131 --> 34:45.048 ♫ O'er the ramparts we watched 34:45.052 --> 34:48.885 ♫ Were so gallantly streaming 34:49.173 --> 34:52.923 ♫ And the rockets' red glare 34:53.671 --> 34:57.421 ♫ The bombs bursting in air, 34:57.869 --> 35:01.786 ♫ Gave proof through the night 35:02.384 --> 35:06.384 ♫ That our flag was still there 35:06.601 --> 35:10.768 ♫ O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave 35:17.164 --> 35:20.831 ♫ O'er the land of the free 35:22.794 --> 35:26.461 ♫ And the home of the brave 35:31.947 --> 35:34.197 (applause) 35:35.452 --> 35:36.869 Please be seated. 35:48.092 --> 35:50.272 America's army played a pivotal role 35:50.272 --> 35:53.683 in shaping the early republic, but in 1860 35:53.683 --> 35:57.766 clouds of war gathered once again on the horizon. 35:58.010 --> 36:00.578 During four bloody years of civil war, 36:00.578 --> 36:04.048 brave soldiers from both sides of a divided nation 36:04.048 --> 36:06.452 fought and suffered in battles that raged 36:06.452 --> 36:09.285 in places called Shiloh, Antietam, 36:09.404 --> 36:11.852 Gettysburg and the Wilderness. 36:11.852 --> 36:15.958 Over 600,000 Americans died in the War Between the States, 36:15.958 --> 36:17.591 as brother fought brother to 36:17.591 --> 36:20.424 determine the fate of the country. 36:24.572 --> 36:26.989 (slow music) 36:36.292 --> 36:40.459 ♫ I was there in the winter of '64 36:41.918 --> 36:46.085 ♫ When we camped in the ice at Nashville's doors 36:47.609 --> 36:51.776 ♫ Three hundred miles our trail had lead 36:53.144 --> 36:57.311 ♫ We barely had time to bury our dead 36:58.594 --> 37:02.761 ♫ When the Yankees charged and the colors fell 37:04.700 --> 37:08.867 ♫ Overton hill was a living hell 37:10.004 --> 37:14.171 ♫ When we called retreat it was almost dark 37:15.895 --> 37:20.062 ♫ I died with a grapeshot in my heart 37:21.746 --> 37:25.246 ♫ Say a prayer for peace 37:27.735 --> 37:31.068 ♫ For every fallen son 37:34.667 --> 37:37.834 ♫ Set my spirit free 37:40.591 --> 37:44.091 ♫ Let me lay down my gun 37:47.276 --> 37:51.443 ♫ Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired 37:53.104 --> 37:57.271 ♫ But I can't come home 'til the last shot's fired 38:02.309 --> 38:06.476 ♫ At Five Forks we could see the end 38:07.867 --> 38:12.034 ♫ The broken army would never mend 38:13.601 --> 38:17.768 ♫ They fought with courage on Danville hill 38:19.888 --> 38:24.055 ♫ Surviving on little but water and will 38:25.411 --> 38:29.578 ♫ They never lost courage, they never lost fire 38:31.300 --> 38:35.467 ♫ At Appomattox they moved even higher 38:36.890 --> 38:41.057 ♫ And the Generals met to put an end to war 38:42.575 --> 38:46.742 ♫ And brother found brother together once more 38:48.600 --> 38:52.017 ♫ Say a prayer for peace 38:54.755 --> 38:58.005 ♫ For every fallen son 39:01.784 --> 39:05.034 ♫ Set our spirits free 39:07.453 --> 39:11.036 ♫ Let us lay down our guns 39:14.377 --> 39:18.544 ♫ Sweet mother Mary we're so tired 39:20.006 --> 39:24.173 ♫ But we can't come home 'til the last shot's fired 39:27.983 --> 39:31.733 ♫ 'Til the last shot's fired 39:34.331 --> 39:38.081 ♫ 'Til the last shot's fired 39:45.244 --> 39:48.994 ♫ 'Til the last shot's fired 39:52.557 --> 39:54.807 (applause) 40:00.815 --> 40:03.365 The peace achieved in April, 1865 40:03.365 --> 40:06.424 at Appomattox, Virginia ended the conflict 40:06.424 --> 40:08.405 and allowed America and the Army 40:08.405 --> 40:11.155 to continue moving ever westward. 40:11.215 --> 40:13.865 American soldiers, among them African-Americans 40:13.865 --> 40:17.115 known as Buffalo Soldiers, led the way. 40:18.226 --> 40:20.476 (applause) 40:24.033 --> 40:27.584 - We just got back from a waork run up in the mountains. 40:27.584 --> 40:31.167 Escorted 250 fellers all the way to Tucson, 40:31.814 --> 40:34.185 got hit hard by Apache on the way back, 40:34.185 --> 40:36.602 and lost more than a few men. 40:36.716 --> 40:40.883 My best friend here in the troops was one of them. 40:41.696 --> 40:43.935 Soldiering out here ain't easy. 40:43.935 --> 40:47.352 Scorching hot days, brutally cold nights, 40:47.676 --> 40:51.340 beef jerky and canteen water for the daily rations. 40:51.340 --> 40:54.141 But we all joined up for the chance at a better life, 40:54.141 --> 40:56.224 and to serve our country. 40:56.505 --> 40:59.588 We helped to open up this great land. 40:59.936 --> 41:02.191 No matter how tough the conditions are, 41:02.191 --> 41:06.358 we're proud to be in the cavalry and proud of this uniform. 41:12.558 --> 41:14.808 (applause) 41:17.894 --> 41:19.746 - [Announcer] America's small frontier army 41:19.746 --> 41:23.306 would evolve into a larger and more complex fighting force 41:23.306 --> 41:25.469 that would first appear on the world stage 41:25.469 --> 41:27.802 in the Spanish-American War. 41:28.001 --> 41:31.122 Then, in 1917, the Army was called upon 41:31.122 --> 41:33.936 to deploy massive formations overseas 41:33.936 --> 41:37.214 to defeat the armies of the German Kaiser in World War I. 41:37.214 --> 41:39.797 (weapons fire) 41:46.978 --> 41:49.220 Ladies and gentlemen, this year we commemorate 41:49.220 --> 41:52.623 the centennial of America's entry into the war. 41:52.623 --> 41:54.408 We recall the vicious trench warfare 41:54.408 --> 41:57.625 that raged across the battlefields of Western Europe, 41:57.625 --> 42:00.233 where American soldiers stood side by side 42:00.233 --> 42:03.028 with our allies, bringing about a victory 42:03.028 --> 42:06.195 in what became known as the Great War. 42:06.657 --> 42:10.075 Sergeant Alvin C. York, one of the war's great soldiers, 42:10.075 --> 42:12.144 and recipient of the Medal of Honor, 42:12.144 --> 42:15.061 reflected on what was accomplished. 42:17.617 --> 42:19.615 - There are those who ask, 42:19.615 --> 42:23.061 "You fought to make the world safe for democracy. 42:23.061 --> 42:24.894 "What did it get you?" 42:25.118 --> 42:27.535 Well, let me answer them now. 42:28.864 --> 42:32.196 It's not important what I got personally 42:32.196 --> 42:35.946 but what we as a nation and an army achieved. 42:36.960 --> 42:39.600 By joining with our allies and gaining victory 42:39.600 --> 42:43.183 in this here war, we won a lease on liberty 42:43.587 --> 42:45.337 but not a deed to it. 42:46.844 --> 42:49.528 We fought for the right of people to be free. 42:49.528 --> 42:52.712 Americans have always fought for that right. 42:52.712 --> 42:55.545 If we stop, then we owe the memory 42:55.559 --> 42:58.226 of George Washington an apology. 42:58.522 --> 43:01.439 For if we stop, then he and his men 43:01.528 --> 43:04.361 wasted their time at Valley Forge. 43:05.024 --> 43:07.774 Liberty and freedom and democracy 43:09.179 --> 43:11.221 are prizes awarded only to those people 43:11.221 --> 43:13.367 who fight to win them, and then are ready 43:13.367 --> 43:17.200 to keep fighting eternally to hold on to them. 43:18.434 --> 43:20.684 (applause) 43:26.242 --> 43:28.382 - [Announcer] General of the Army, John J. Pershing 43:28.382 --> 43:31.903 founded the United States Army Band in 1922 43:31.903 --> 43:34.598 in order to emulate the European military bands 43:34.598 --> 43:37.838 he heard while commanding the American Expeditionary Forces 43:37.838 --> 43:39.088 in World War I. 43:40.123 --> 43:42.899 Today, almost a century later, the Army Band 43:42.899 --> 43:45.420 continues to play an important role in events 43:45.420 --> 43:48.702 of national and international significance, 43:48.702 --> 43:51.398 staging performances in the national capital region 43:51.398 --> 43:53.148 and around the globe. 43:53.192 --> 43:57.279 We now welcome the United States Army Band, Pershing's Own. 43:57.279 --> 43:59.946 (march playing) 45:30.112 --> 45:32.362 (applause) 45:38.807 --> 45:42.600 "America means freedom, and there's no expression of freedom 45:42.600 --> 45:44.933 "quite as sincere as music." 45:45.958 --> 45:47.445 These are the worlds of America's 45:47.445 --> 45:50.808 most famous big band leader, Glenn Miller. 45:50.808 --> 45:52.615 The Army Band will now pay tribute 45:52.615 --> 45:55.305 to Glenn Miller's service to our nation 45:55.305 --> 45:57.206 by performing his biggest hit, 45:57.206 --> 46:00.039 guaranteed to put you in the mood. 46:02.081 --> 46:06.248 (playing Glenn Miller's "In The Mood") 47:23.490 --> 47:25.740 (applause) 47:37.087 --> 47:39.337 (applause) 48:09.321 --> 48:11.571 (applause) 48:18.895 --> 48:21.409 Pershing's Own will now conclude their performance 48:21.409 --> 48:25.205 this evening with the national march of the United States, 48:25.205 --> 48:29.372 John Phillip Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever. 48:31.527 --> 48:34.694 (playing Sousa march) 49:51.042 --> 49:54.221 Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Army Band. 49:54.221 --> 49:56.471 (applause) 50:08.307 --> 50:10.764 Though World War I has also been called 50:10.764 --> 50:13.825 the War to End All Wars, less than a generation 50:13.825 --> 50:16.613 after that conflict, the forces of tyranny 50:16.613 --> 50:19.565 and oppression again threatened our country 50:19.565 --> 50:22.761 and her allies in the Second World War. 50:22.761 --> 50:24.638 For four years, American soldiers 50:24.638 --> 50:27.442 and millions of men and women on the home front 50:27.442 --> 50:29.894 fought and worked together to decisively defeat 50:29.894 --> 50:32.632 the Axis powers around the globe. 50:32.632 --> 50:35.357 American soldiers stormed across the plains of Europe 50:35.357 --> 50:38.351 and assaulted island fortresses throughout the Pacific 50:38.351 --> 50:40.768 to stop the Japanese advance. 50:45.192 --> 50:47.308 Despite dramatic resistance by the enemy, 50:47.308 --> 50:49.302 American soldiers would emerge victorious 50:49.302 --> 50:53.469 in both the European and Pacific theaters in 1945. 51:03.003 --> 51:05.682 The peace what so many had fought and died for 51:05.682 --> 51:09.515 in World War II lasted just a few short years. 51:10.210 --> 51:13.293 In June 1950, the Cold War turned hot 51:13.405 --> 51:16.700 as American forces joined with the United Nations 51:16.700 --> 51:20.033 to resist Communist aggression in Korea. 51:20.180 --> 51:22.463 Many American soldiers called to duty 51:22.463 --> 51:24.940 were veterans of World War II. 51:24.940 --> 51:27.821 Among them was Sergeant First Class Stanley Adams, 51:27.821 --> 51:31.066 who would be awarded the Medal of Honor in Korea 51:31.066 --> 51:35.066 and would go on to serve in the Army until 1970. 51:35.861 --> 51:37.756 - I spent two years in North Africa 51:37.756 --> 51:40.131 and Italy fighting the Nazis. 51:40.131 --> 51:43.669 I've seen enough of war, but I enjoy being a soldier 51:43.669 --> 51:46.046 and I stayed on when it was through. 51:46.046 --> 51:48.087 I was on peacekeeping duty in Japan 51:48.087 --> 51:50.456 when this Korean action kicked off. 51:50.456 --> 51:52.757 It was hard to believe we were in another hard fight 51:52.757 --> 51:55.108 so soon after the last one, and we were 51:55.108 --> 51:57.412 caught a little short at first. 51:57.412 --> 52:00.272 But me and my men, we got it together now 52:00.272 --> 52:02.441 and we've driven the Communists back, 52:02.441 --> 52:06.017 and fought hard with our allies to save this country. 52:06.017 --> 52:08.912 I know my experience and leadership has made a difference, 52:08.912 --> 52:12.829 helped these men survive some tough situations. 52:12.887 --> 52:14.461 God only knows how long this fight 52:14.461 --> 52:16.565 against the Communists will last, 52:16.565 --> 52:20.732 but I'll stay with my men as long as they need me. 52:25.083 --> 52:27.333 (applause) 52:29.807 --> 52:30.828 - [Announcer] Less than a decade after 52:30.828 --> 52:32.932 the end of hostilities in Korea, 52:32.932 --> 52:35.117 the Army was again called upon to confront 52:35.117 --> 52:38.367 our nation's enemies in Southeast Asia. 52:38.803 --> 52:41.732 The Vietnam War was our nation's longest conflict 52:41.732 --> 52:44.649 before the campaign in Afghanistan. 52:44.952 --> 52:49.119 More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives in Vietnam. 52:49.503 --> 52:52.753 1,609 Americans remain unaccounted for, 52:53.234 --> 52:55.234 and are never forgotten. 52:55.345 --> 52:56.178 The men and women of our Army fought in 52:56.178 --> 53:00.345 incredibly challenging conditions, but never wavered 53:01.284 --> 53:03.002 in their courage and commitment to 53:03.002 --> 53:05.169 the nation and each other. 53:08.720 --> 53:11.970 - I'm on my third tour here in Vietnam. 53:12.280 --> 53:15.678 This is a tough fight in a whole lot of ways. 53:15.678 --> 53:18.728 My aid team has done everything, from providing medical care 53:18.728 --> 53:21.248 to villagers up in the central highlands 53:21.248 --> 53:24.996 to advising and fighting alongside the Vietnamese. 53:24.996 --> 53:27.651 I knew from the time I was a kid I was gonna be in the Army, 53:27.651 --> 53:30.484 a career soldier just like my dad. 53:30.611 --> 53:32.990 When I graduated this Special Forces course 53:32.990 --> 53:35.121 and my father put this green beret on me, 53:35.121 --> 53:38.161 I knew I was an expert in my profession. 53:38.161 --> 53:41.244 I was proud then, and I'm prouder now 53:41.285 --> 53:44.952 of what our soldiers are doing here in 'Nam. 53:47.952 --> 53:50.202 (applause) 53:52.539 --> 53:55.317 - This is the hardest work I've done in my life. 53:55.317 --> 53:57.654 Every day, I watch dozens of casualties 53:57.654 --> 53:59.561 come through my hospital. 53:59.561 --> 54:02.587 Some we can patch up and send back to their units, 54:02.587 --> 54:05.106 but most come here clinging to life 54:05.106 --> 54:07.790 and there are many that just don't make it. 54:07.790 --> 54:10.448 My mom asked me how I can keep doing this. 54:10.448 --> 54:12.331 I don't know what to tell her. 54:12.331 --> 54:15.476 But I know what I'm doing is my calling, 54:15.476 --> 54:18.777 not just to be a nurse but to be a soldier. 54:18.777 --> 54:21.866 Our country's pouring a lot of resources into Vietnam, 54:21.866 --> 54:24.227 but the most important ones are the men and women 54:24.227 --> 54:25.834 who wear the uniform. 54:25.834 --> 54:30.001 I just want to do my part to help them the best I can. 54:31.015 --> 54:33.265 (applause) 54:36.468 --> 54:38.898 - Man, when I got my draft notice a year ago, 54:38.898 --> 54:40.065 I was stunned. 54:40.460 --> 54:42.307 I never dreamed of being in the Army, 54:42.307 --> 54:44.706 but before I knew it, I completed basic training 54:44.706 --> 54:47.172 and found myself lugging this machine gun 54:47.172 --> 54:49.913 through the jungles in nasty heat and humidity. 54:49.913 --> 54:52.471 Our battles with the enemy are just brutal 54:52.471 --> 54:56.236 but our troops are more than a match for the VC. 54:56.236 --> 54:59.194 I lost some good friends, but it's a comfort to know 54:59.194 --> 55:01.118 we're not in this alone. 55:01.118 --> 55:05.168 No matter what happens, our buddies always have our backs. 55:05.168 --> 55:07.918 Soldiering out here is difficult. 55:14.031 --> 55:16.281 (applause) 55:17.417 --> 55:19.243 - [Announcer] In the post-Vietnam era, 55:19.243 --> 55:22.483 thousands of American soldiers continued to serve the nation 55:22.483 --> 55:24.733 both in and out of uniform. 55:25.498 --> 55:27.498 Truly soldiers for life, 55:27.721 --> 55:29.913 they helped transform America's army 55:29.913 --> 55:32.434 into an all-volunteer force that became 55:32.434 --> 55:36.601 the world's most professional and capable military team. 55:38.117 --> 55:40.691 Since the birth of our nation, American soldiers 55:40.691 --> 55:44.238 have always committed to a professional ethic of values, 55:44.238 --> 55:46.223 possessed unquestionable character, 55:46.223 --> 55:48.102 and are highly competent. 55:48.102 --> 55:51.315 The drill team is the embodiment of these qualities. 55:51.315 --> 55:53.079 Members of the drill team are from all corners 55:53.079 --> 55:56.577 of the United States, with a wide range of specialties. 55:56.577 --> 55:58.169 They have perfected their mission, 55:58.169 --> 56:00.814 and are here to share it with you today. 56:00.814 --> 56:03.147 (drum roll) 56:12.618 --> 56:15.118 (music plays) 56:31.316 --> 56:35.483 Ladies and gentlemen, your United States Army Drill Team. 58:15.772 --> 58:19.459 American soldiers have served and sacrificed in the Army 58:19.459 --> 58:23.626 to preserve our rights, our values, and our future. 58:24.451 --> 58:27.006 The Army's trusted professional paths 58:27.006 --> 58:30.038 are and will always be prepared to defend the Constitution 58:30.038 --> 58:33.339 of the United States and answer America's call 58:33.339 --> 58:35.756 whenever and wherever needed. 58:35.784 --> 58:38.451 (music playing) 58:40.695 --> 58:42.777 The drill team represents today's soldiers 58:42.777 --> 58:44.820 as well as yesterday's heroes 58:44.820 --> 58:47.500 who proudly fought in the Revolutionary War 58:47.500 --> 58:50.442 and continue to serve in the hills of Afghanistan, 58:50.442 --> 58:53.828 throughout the Middle East, Europe and Korea. 58:53.828 --> 58:57.014 Today the Army has more than 184,000 soldiers 58:57.014 --> 58:59.548 assigned or allocated to combatant commanders 58:59.548 --> 59:02.798 in over 140 countries around the world. 59:08.740 --> 59:10.990 (applause) 59:13.481 --> 59:16.330 The Army stands, equipped and trained 59:16.330 --> 59:18.997 to execute any range of mission. 59:18.997 --> 59:22.532 This is done with the same trust, precision, discipline 59:22.532 --> 59:24.887 and professionalism that the drill team displays 59:24.887 --> 59:28.387 with each rifle spin and coordinated move. 59:28.425 --> 59:31.925 (electric guitar playing) 01:01:54.443 --> 01:01:58.610 (drill team leader giving commands) 01:02:10.084 --> 01:02:12.369 Ladies and gentlemen, today the drill team is commanded by 01:02:12.369 --> 01:02:15.952 Captain Nathan Leeds from Denver, Colorado. 01:02:21.003 --> 01:02:23.253 (applause) 01:03:00.442 --> 01:03:02.692 (applause) 01:03:35.611 --> 01:03:38.944 (electric guitar music) 01:04:05.739 --> 01:04:07.989 (applause) 01:04:12.857 --> 01:04:16.115 And now, the most difficult maneuver of all. 01:04:16.115 --> 01:04:18.768 The soldiers will continue to march as members from 01:04:18.768 --> 01:04:21.435 the front rank toss their rifle into the air over 01:04:21.435 --> 01:04:25.350 the formation to be caught by the soldier in the rear rank. 01:04:25.350 --> 01:04:27.706 This is again an exercise in trust 01:04:27.706 --> 01:04:29.933 as each member will have to put their safety 01:04:29.933 --> 01:04:32.565 in the hands of their brothers in arms. 01:04:32.565 --> 01:04:34.337 This is the United States Army Drill Team's 01:04:34.337 --> 01:04:36.812 signature maneuver since 1958, 01:04:36.812 --> 01:04:39.979 the front to rear overhead rifle toss. 01:04:42.875 --> 01:04:45.208 (drum roll) 01:04:51.611 --> 01:04:53.861 (applause) 01:05:02.769 --> 01:05:04.102 Ladies and gentlemen, once again, 01:05:04.102 --> 01:05:05.876 the ambassadors for today's Army, 01:05:05.876 --> 01:05:08.867 yesterday's heroes and tomorrow's soldiers, 01:05:08.867 --> 01:05:11.784 your united States Army Drill Team. 01:05:13.588 --> 01:05:16.338 (stirring music) 01:05:22.910 --> 01:05:26.710 Battle-tested soldiers and leaders emerged from Vietnam, 01:05:26.710 --> 01:05:29.822 determined to bring about change in our Army. 01:05:29.822 --> 01:05:33.168 They created a highly professional, all-volunteer Army 01:05:33.168 --> 01:05:36.628 that was superbly trained and expertly led. 01:05:36.628 --> 01:05:39.171 Throughout the last two decades of the 20th century, 01:05:39.171 --> 01:05:42.264 American soldiers conducted combat operations 01:05:42.264 --> 01:05:44.626 and humanitarian and peacekeeping missions 01:05:44.626 --> 01:05:47.209 in places like Grenada, Panama, 01:05:47.251 --> 01:05:49.834 Somalia, Haiti and the Balkans. 01:05:50.448 --> 01:05:54.009 In 1990, America's army, working side by side 01:05:54.009 --> 01:05:56.656 with joint and coalition partners, defeated 01:05:56.656 --> 01:06:00.823 the Iraqi military in just 100 hours of ground combat. 01:06:09.399 --> 01:06:13.566 Since`September 11th, 2001, the men and women of your Army 01:06:13.834 --> 01:06:16.299 have maintained a high state of readiness. 01:06:16.299 --> 01:06:19.070 American soldiers remain decisively engaged, 01:06:19.070 --> 01:06:22.235 taking the fight to our enemies around the world 01:06:22.235 --> 01:06:25.060 in concert with America's other armed services 01:06:25.060 --> 01:06:26.310 and our allies. 01:06:40.767 --> 01:06:43.398 - I am Staff Sergeant Cheryl Hawkins 01:06:43.398 --> 01:06:47.565 from San Diego, California, and I am an American soldier. 01:06:48.528 --> 01:06:51.247 I am a warrior and member of a team. 01:06:51.247 --> 01:06:53.516 I serve the people of the United States 01:06:53.516 --> 01:06:55.599 and live the Army values. 01:06:55.624 --> 01:06:59.457 For 242 years, soldiers have served our nation 01:06:59.623 --> 01:07:02.623 during profound change and conflict. 01:07:02.837 --> 01:07:05.254 The one constant: our values. 01:07:05.526 --> 01:07:08.943 Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, 01:07:10.282 --> 01:07:13.532 honor, integrity, and personal courage. 01:07:13.980 --> 01:07:16.794 Values that will continue to inspire our soldiers 01:07:16.794 --> 01:07:18.711 for the next 242 years. 01:07:21.115 --> 01:07:23.365 (applause) 01:07:26.107 --> 01:07:29.980 - I am Private First Class Moneza Young from New York. 01:07:29.980 --> 01:07:32.199 I will always place the mission first. 01:07:32.199 --> 01:07:34.069 I will never accept defeat. 01:07:34.069 --> 01:07:35.524 I will never quit. 01:07:35.524 --> 01:07:37.719 I will never leave a fallen comrade. 01:07:37.719 --> 01:07:41.138 I am disciplined, physically and mentally sound, 01:07:41.138 --> 01:07:44.445 trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. 01:07:44.445 --> 01:07:48.612 I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself. 01:07:49.148 --> 01:07:51.884 These soldiers reflect our warrior ethos. 01:07:51.884 --> 01:07:56.051 Tough, disciplined, talented, and proud of our heritage. 01:07:59.025 --> 01:08:00.955 (applause) 01:08:00.955 --> 01:08:02.913 - My name is Specialist Brad Stone, 01:08:02.913 --> 01:08:05.199 from Charleston, South Carolina. 01:08:05.199 --> 01:08:08.449 I am an expert and I am a professional. 01:08:08.663 --> 01:08:11.886 I stand ready to deploy, engage and destroy 01:08:11.886 --> 01:08:16.053 the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. 01:08:16.173 --> 01:08:18.143 I do not do this because I have to, 01:08:18.143 --> 01:08:20.525 I do it because this nation needs me. 01:08:20.525 --> 01:08:23.539 I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 01:08:23.539 --> 01:08:25.553 I am an American soldier. 01:08:25.553 --> 01:08:28.136 - [All] And we are Army strong. 01:08:28.358 --> 01:08:30.608 (applause) 01:08:47.020 --> 01:08:49.795 ♫ I'm just trying to be a father 01:08:49.795 --> 01:08:52.316 ♫ Raise a daughter and a son 01:08:52.316 --> 01:08:55.101 ♫ Be a lover to their mother 01:08:55.101 --> 01:08:57.753 ♫ Everything to everyone 01:08:57.753 --> 01:09:00.650 ♫ Up and at 'em bright and early 01:09:00.650 --> 01:09:03.519 ♫ I'm all business in my suit 01:09:03.519 --> 01:09:05.812 `♫ I'm dressed up for success 01:09:05.812 --> 01:09:08.769 ♫ From my head down to my boots 01:09:08.769 --> 01:09:12.086 ♫ I don't do it for the money 01:09:12.086 --> 01:09:14.525 ♫ There's bills that I can't pay 01:09:14.525 --> 01:09:17.423 ♫ I don't do it for the glory 01:09:17.423 --> 01:09:20.175 ♫ I just do it anyway. 01:09:20.175 --> 01:09:24.342 ♫ Providing for our future's my responsibility 01:09:25.327 --> 01:09:28.064 ♫ I'm real good under pressure 01:09:28.064 --> 01:09:30.803 ♫ Being all that I can be 01:09:30.803 --> 01:09:33.654 ♫ I can't call in sick on Mondays 01:09:33.654 --> 01:09:36.284 ♫ When the weekend's been too strong 01:09:36.284 --> 01:09:39.577 ♫ I just work straight through the holidays 01:09:39.577 --> 01:09:42.040 ♫ Sometimes all night long 01:09:42.040 --> 01:09:44.669 ♫ You can bet that I stand ready 01:09:44.669 --> 01:09:47.349 ♫ When the wolf growls at the door 01:09:47.349 --> 01:09:50.036 ♫ Hey, I'm solid, hey, I'm steady 01:09:50.036 --> 01:09:52.442 ♫ Hey, I'm true down to the core 01:09:52.442 --> 01:09:55.516 ♫ And I will always do my duty 01:09:55.516 --> 01:09:58.313 ♫ No matter what the price 01:09:58.313 --> 01:10:02.480 ♫ I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice 01:10:03.935 --> 01:10:06.284 ♫ I don't want to die for you 01:10:06.284 --> 01:10:08.942 ♫ But if dying's asked of me 01:10:08.942 --> 01:10:11.864 ♫ I'll bear that cross with honor 01:10:11.864 --> 01:10:14.375 ♫ 'Cause freedom don't come free 01:10:14.375 --> 01:10:18.542 ♫ I'm an American soldier, an American 01:10:19.430 --> 01:10:22.451 ♫ Beside my brothers and my sisters 01:10:22.451 --> 01:10:25.133 ♫ I will proudly take a stand 01:10:25.133 --> 01:10:27.756 ♫ When liberty's in jeopardy 01:10:27.756 --> 01:10:30.341 ♫ I will always do what's right 01:10:30.341 --> 01:10:33.456 ♫ I'm out here on the front lines 01:10:33.456 --> 01:10:36.009 ♫ Sleep in peace tonight 01:10:36.009 --> 01:10:38.926 ♫ American soldier 01:10:40.572 --> 01:10:44.072 ♫ I'm an American soldier 01:10:46.209 --> 01:10:49.459 (electric guitar solo) 01:10:55.776 --> 01:10:59.943 ♫ Oh, an American Soldier, an American 01:11:01.751 --> 01:11:05.007 ♫ Beside my brothers and my sisters 01:11:05.007 --> 01:11:07.538 ♫ I will proudly take a stand 01:11:07.538 --> 01:11:10.236 ♫ When liberty's in jeopardy 01:11:10.236 --> 01:11:13.017 ♫ I will always do what's right 01:11:13.017 --> 01:11:15.556 ♫ I'm out here on the front lines 01:11:15.556 --> 01:11:18.423 ♫ So sleep in peace tonight 01:11:18.423 --> 01:11:22.590 ♫ American soldier, I'm an American 01:11:28.817 --> 01:11:31.317 ♫ An American 01:11:34.007 --> 01:11:37.174 ♫ An American soldier 01:11:44.483 --> 01:11:46.983 ♫ An American 01:11:49.676 --> 01:11:52.843 ♫ An American soldier 01:12:04.538 --> 01:12:06.788 (applause) 01:12:33.399 --> 01:12:34.547 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 01:12:34.547 --> 01:12:36.677 it has been a pleasure for the United States Army 01:12:36.677 --> 01:12:39.090 to have presented Twilight Tattoo. 01:12:39.090 --> 01:12:41.107 Our soldiers will remain on the field 01:12:41.107 --> 01:12:43.303 and are available to answer your questions 01:12:43.303 --> 01:12:45.174 and pose for photographs. 01:12:45.174 --> 01:12:47.371 Thank you for coming out to help us honor 01:12:47.371 --> 01:12:51.150 the selfless service of American soldiers past and present. 01:12:51.150 --> 01:12:53.028 Enjoy the rest of your evening. 01:12:53.028 --> 01:12:54.028 Army strong.