WASHINGTON (July 15, 2015) -- Hundreds of audience members came out to see the U.S. Army Military District of Washington's Twilight Tattoo hosted by Gen. David G. Perkins, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) commanding general, held on Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
TRADOC sustains its legacy of shaping the Army through four primary functions by recruiting and training Soldiers, and support unit training; developing adaptive leaders - both Soldier and Civilian; guiding the Army through doctrine; shaping the Army by building and integrating formations, capabilities, and materiel.
TRADOC also oversees 32 Army schools organized under eight Centers of Excellence, each focused on a separate area of expertise within the Army (such as Maneuver and Signal). These Centers train over 500,000 Soldiers and service members each year.
MDW's Twilight Tattoo, performed by the Soldiers from the 3rd 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 every Wednesday through August 19 will be performed on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall's, Whipple Field.
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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