Asset Requests
Given the sequestration and on-going budget uncertainty, the Department of Defense has taken a number of steps to reduce spending. This includes the suspension of ALL aerial demonstrations to include flyovers, jump team demonstrations, aircraft static displays at civilian air shows and events as well as at military open houses.
These steps were taken to conserve personnel, aircraft, and flying hours in order to meet operational requirements and pre-deployment training.
Non-aerial support (color guards, bands, equipment displays, etc) to community relations events is limited to those events within a 100-mile radius of an Army installation. Any support to events within the 100-mile radius must also be at no additional cost to the government.
While the Army recognizes community relations support activities have a high value for recruitment, public engagement and the demonstration of national pride, these benefits were weighed carefully against the Army's ability to support the warfighter and wartime demands placed on these assets.
Aerial Requests
Until further notice, ALL aerial support to community relations events is suspended.
Non-Aerial Requests
Until further notice, ALL non-aerial support to community relations beyond a 100-mile radius of an Army installation is suspended. Furthermore, any support to events provided within the 100-radius must be at no additional cost to the government.
To request your local support, complete a DD Form 2536 - Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events and indicate the type of support you are requesting. This form should be submitted through the local military service's Army Public Affairs Office 30 days prior of the scheduled program.
Contrary to the instructions on the reverse of the DD Form 2536, do not send your request to the Pentagon. Sponsors should make requests (letter and completed DD Form 2536) directly to their local Army installations, Army National Guard Armories, Army Recruiting Stations or Army Reserve Centers.
If you wish to request a musical unit, you may only request one per event. To learn more about Army Bands, visit their Web site: http://bands.army.mil/
Army Community Events
Month of the Military Child Kickoff Event
Ft. Buchanan, PR
Art Exhibit
Ft. Belvoir, VA - Youth Center
All Day
Purple Up for Military Kids
Alexandria, Va
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Connecting you with your Army
The Community Relations Division, headquartered at the Pentagon, communicates Soldiers' stories by directly engaging a wide spectrum of businesses, organizations, and local community and education leaders to bring the American people closer to the Soldiers who serve them.
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