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  The U.S. Army Band

  During the performance of the National Anthem, audience members turned to face the U.S. Flag flying over the U.S. Capitol.

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  The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Celebrates 237 Years of Army History

  Members of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" hand out flags to audience members in honor of the Army's 237th Birthday, prior to the start of Thursday's concert.

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  The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Celebrates 237 Years of Army History

  The U.S. Army Concert Band was led Thursday evening by Associate Conductor Captain Randy Bartel.

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  The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Celebrates 237 Years of Army History

  A group of students visiting from Missouri showing their support for the Army on Flag Day.

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  The U.S. Army Band

  In honor of the Army's 237th Birthday, The U.S. Army Concert Band presented a concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

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  The U.S. Army Band

  Part of the Army Band's popular "Sunsets with a Soundtrack" series, over 200 Washington, DC locals and visiting tourists were treated to a free performance by the members of "Pershing's Own."

WASHINGTON (June 15, 2012) - - The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" presented several events this week in celebration of the Army's 237th Birthday. Cake cutting ceremonies took place at the Pentagon, as well as in New York City's Times Square. The U.S. Army Concert Band presented a free concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol for an appreciative audience of visiting tourists and DC locals. Unseasonably cool temperatures and a clear sky drew over 250 people to the performance, part of the Army Band's regular Sunsets with a Soundtrack Concert Series.