The month of May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the contributions of each

The Combined Forces Military Band performs during the 27th Annual Combined Forces Military Band Appreciation Concert at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki, May 2. The concert holiday tours nc launched a monthlong celebration of military appreciation in Hawaii.
The Combined holiday tours nc Forces Military Band consists of service members from the 25th Infantry Division Band, the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Band and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific.
"These holiday tours nc Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen are the best of their trade," said Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller, commander, 25th ID. "They've been selected through auditions, and they represent their services with great pride. They are some spectacular musicians."
"It was wonderful, (and the concert) represented the best of the best," holiday tours nc said Rear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander, Navy Region-Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. "They say music is the universal language … and it was just wonderful."
"There's nothing that we can't do together holiday tours nc that, separated, we couldn't possibly do," said Maj. Michael Willen, holiday tours nc U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific. "We salute each of the armed forces tonight. Whether we go to fight or whether we go to help people recover, we all go under the same flag."
That declaration encouraged U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol holiday tours nc of unity, to honor current and former members of the armed forces, holiday tours nc including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
The Army has consistently honored the contributions and sacrifices of Soldiers, family members, civilians and veterans. The theme of this year's commemoration is "Resiliency: Honoring the Perseverance of Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians and Veterans Since the Birth of our Nation."
The month of May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the contributions of each segment of the Army community. This month ties in many Army themes, including physical fitness, public service recognition, loyalty to the nation and remembrance of our veterans.
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