Twilight Tattoo to honor Korean War Veterans

By JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public AffairsJuly 20, 2015

Twilight Tattoo to honor Korean War Veterans
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(Washington) July 20, 2015 - The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will honor Korean War Veterans during its annual Twilight Tattoo program scheduled for July 22, at 7 p.m., on Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.

U.S. Army Materiel Command, Commander Gen. Dennis Via, is scheduled to host the performance.

This special recognition commemorates the 65th anniversary since the start of the Korean War and the 20th anniversary of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Approximately 100 Korean War Veterans and their families will be honored for their service during the Twilight Tattoo performance.

Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long live military pageant that features Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) units -- The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team; Soldier-musicians from the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from the U.S. Army Band Voices and The U.S. Army Band "Downrange."

With more than 100 Old Guard Soldiers dressed in period Army uniforms, the show provides a fast-paced journey throughout Army history, from the Revolutionary war to the Army's involvement in current military operations.

MDW's Twilight Tattoo 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 and 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 via email at: usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.jfhq-ncr-pao-web-events-omb@mail.mil

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