WASHINGTON (May 13, 2015) --More than three thousand audience members came out to see the U.S. Army Military District of Washington's Twilight Tattoo hosted by the 39th U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino, held on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Va.
Darpino is the first woman serving as the Judge Advocate General and is the senior military lawyer in the U.S. Army. While the Congress appointed a "judge advocate" at Gen. George Washington's request in 1775, the title "Judge Advocate General" did not exist until July 17, 1862, when Congress authorized the position.
MDW's Twilight Tattoo, performed by the Soldiers from the 3dd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," can trace its own history back to the years before World War II. At that time, on the grounds of Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., the 3rd Cavalry Regiment held military shows during the winter months. MDW revived the traditional show in 1961 to showcase the talents of its ceremonial units.
As Twilight Tattoo grew in popularity, the Army adapted the show, its location and the time of year it was performed to fit the growing needs of the American people. Settling on performances in Washington, D.C., throughout the summer months, has allowed for thousands of audience members to experience the ceremony and pageantry of the United States Army.
The show runs through August 19, every Wednesday with the exception of July 1. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will be supporting Fourth of July celebrations that week.
Twilight Tattoo will be performed on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall's, Summerall Field through June, and on Whipple Field from July through August.
This performance is free and open to the public. For more information on group reservations, contact the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at (202) 685-2888 or email us at:
usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.jfhq-ncr-pao-web-events-omb@mail.mil
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