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Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks

By Ethan SteinquestJuly 8, 2022

Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
1 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community enjoy the installation’s Independence Day celebration July 4 at the Division Parade Field, which included a Family Fun Zone with dozens of activities for children to enjoy before a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
2 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
3 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise strums his guitar before taking the stage with his band the Lt. Dan Band to entertain Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
4 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) color guard presents the colors July 4 during the Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Division Parade Field as part of the installation’s Independence Day celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
5 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community enjoy the installation’s Independence Day celebration July 4 at the Division Parade Field, which included a Family Fun Zone with dozens of activities for children to enjoy before a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
6 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
7 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
8 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) color guard presents the colors July 4 during the Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Division Parade Field as part of the installation’s Independence Day celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
9 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
10 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
11 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
12 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
13 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers assigned to A Battery, 32nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), fire artillery rounds during the Salute to the Nation ceremony July 4 at The Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. On the Fourth of July every U.S. installation fire a 50-Gun Salute to the Union, which represents the nation’s 50 states. The firing of artillery pieces in salute traces its origins to the early practice of armed naval vessels exchanging cannon salutes in passing. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
14 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community enjoy the installation’s Independence Day celebration July 4 at the Division Parade Field, which included a Family Fun Zone with dozens of activities for children to enjoy before a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
15 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
16 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers assigned to A Battery, 32nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), fire artillery rounds during the Salute to the Nation ceremony July 4 at The Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. On the Fourth of July every U.S. installation fire a 50-Gun Salute to the Union, which represents the nation’s 50 states. The firing of artillery pieces in salute traces its origins to the early practice of armed naval vessels exchanging cannon salutes in passing. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
17 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community place their hands over their hearts while “The Star-Spangled Banner” plays July 4 at the beginning of Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
18 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
19 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
20 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) color guard presents the colors July 4 during the Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Division Parade Field as part of the installation’s Independence Day celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
21 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community take a moment of silence July 4 during Salute to the Nation ceremony July 4 the Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
22 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
23 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers assigned to A Battery, 32nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), fire artillery rounds during the Salute to the Nation ceremony July 4 at The Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. On the Fourth of July every U.S. installation fire a 50-Gun Salute to the Union, which represents the nation’s 50 states. The firing of artillery pieces in salute traces its origins to the early practice of armed naval vessels exchanging cannon salutes in passing. (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
24 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
25 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Sirena Clark) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
26 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fireworks rain across the Division Parade Field July 4 at the conclusion of Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration, which also featured a Family Fun Zone and live music performed by Stolen Silver, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
27 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Izaiah Hoover, 10, left, and Elijah Halladay, 12, enjoy a life-sized game of chess July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. The event included a Family Fun Zone with inflatables, yard games and food trucks to entertain children ahead of a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
28 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Izaiah Hoover, 10, left, and Elijah Halladay, 12, enjoy a life-sized game of chess July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. The event included a Family Fun Zone with inflatables, yard games and food trucks to entertain children ahead of a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
29 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Rylie Kohama, 3, blows bubbles with her mother, Rose Kohama, July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day celebration. The event’s Family Fun Zone proved a hit with children thanks to its inflatables, yard games and food trucks. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
30 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Rylie Kohama, 3, blows bubbles with her mother, Rose Kohama, July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day celebration. The event’s Family Fun Zone proved a hit with children thanks to its inflatables, yard games and food trucks. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
31 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Julian Buckner, 9, practices his archery skills July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day celebration, which included a Family Fun Zone with dozens of activities for children to enjoy before a concert and fireworks show. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
32 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community watch a Salute to the Nation ceremony July 4 at The Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day celebration. On the Fourth of July every U.S. installation fire a 50-Gun Salute to the Union, which represents the nation’s 50 states. The firing of artillery pieces in salute traces its origins to the early practice of armed naval vessels exchanging cannon salutes in passing. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
33 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Colonel Andrew Q. Jordan, Fort Campbell garrison commander, delivers remarks July 4 at the Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day Celebration, which included live music performed by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, fireworks and a Family Fun Zone with activities and food. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
34 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise meets with Gold Star Family members July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration before taking the stage to perform with his group the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
35 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise meets with Gold Star Family members July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration before taking the stage to perform with his group the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
36 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise hugs a Gold Star Family member July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration before taking the stage to perform with his group the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
37 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Folk rock band Stolen Silver performs for Soldiers, Families and civilians from the Fort Campbell community July 4 at the Division Parade Field during the installation’s Independence Day Celebration, serving as the opening act for Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
38 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Colonel Andrew Q. Jordan, Fort Campbell garrison commander, presents members of folk-rock band Stolen Silver with a Commander’s Certificate July 4 at the Division Parade Field following their performance for a crowd of Soldiers, Families and civilians. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
39 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Colonel Andrew Q. Jordan, Fort Campbell garrison commander, presents members of folk-rock band Stolen Silver with a Commander’s Certificate July 4 at the Division Parade Field following their performance for a crowd of Soldiers, Families and civilians. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
40 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
41 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise performs with his band the Lt. Dan Band for Soldiers, Families and civilians July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts. He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.” (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
42 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians enjoy a performance from Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Campbell celebrates Independence Day with concert, fireworks
43 / 43 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, Families and civilians enjoy a performance from Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band July 4 at the Division Parade Field during Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration. (Photo Credit: Ethan Steinquest) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – The sounds of laughter, music and fireworks spread across the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Parade Field July 4 as thousands gathered to enjoy Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band headlined the event. Sinise, an actor and humanitarian, is known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the movie “Forrest Gump.” The group covered a decade-spanning selection of hit songs for audience members of all ages.

“Fort Campbell is an important military base that defends our nation, so it deserves our support,” Sinise said. “I’m just glad that I can show up and make sure everybody knows they’re appreciated. I had a brother-in-law who served in Vietnam, he was part of the 101st and a combat medic. I’ve got lots and lots of military in my Family, so the military support that I do today kind of generates from that.”

The concert was funded through donations to the nonprofit Gary Sinise Foundation, which works to support veterans across the country through a variety of programs.

“Today’s concert is paid for by the American people, and it is our way to say, ‘thank you,’” Sinise said.

Colonel Andrew Q. Jordan, Fort Campbell garrison commander, said it was especially important to have Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for the community at a time when many Families are seeing their Soldiers deploy to Europe.

“These Soldiers and their Families are very deserving,” Jordan said. “They understand what Independence Day means and the cost of our freedom, and they want to celebrate it today. So often our Families forget that the American people really do appreciate their sacrifice. I think when people like [Gary Sinise] who are larger than life choose to visit military installations, our Soldiers and Families really value that gesture of recognition.”

Since its founding in 2003, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have traveled the world performing more than 500 military appreciation and support concerts.

He visited Fort Campbell in 2015 with his band and in 2019 for a signing of his book “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service.”

“It’s important to not only go [to military installations] but also come back again,” Sinise said.

Directorate Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Family Fun Zone ensured the children were entertained leading up to the concert with more than a dozen inflatables and a variety of yard games. They also brought along a lineup of food trucks to keep Families well-fed and hydrated.

“I love the archery, the bouncy castles and the food,” said Julian Buckner, 9. “It’s great here, and we even got to see a big airplane fly over.”

Army spouse Angelic Owen attended the event with her children, and said she appreciated being able to bring them to the parade field for a fun weekend while her husband is away on deployment.

“The military moved us out here and we don’t have Family around during the holidays,” Owen said. “So, it’s nice for us to be able to come out here and do something together.”

Sinise said one of his favorite things about traveling to military bases is supporting Families like Owen’s while their Soldiers are away, and there were plenty of community members to reach out to at the Independence Day Celebration.

“A big part of our mission is to come and remind the Families of loved ones who are deployed overseas and going through difficult times that we don’t forget about them,” Sinise said. “We appreciate what they’re doing, and we want to help them through that experience by lifting them up, raising their spirits and wrapping our arms around them because of what they do for the country.”