Lead The charge OEF XII issue # 1 DSN: 481-6598 Commander: CW4 Hammond Band Sergeant Major: SGM Lopez 1st Cavalry Division Band 1CD HHBN 1CD BAND TF MAVERICK APO, AE 09354 The 1st Cavalry Division Band continues to provide “First class” music throughout the RC-East area of operations. The Music Performance Teams (MPTs) performed for audiences ranging from Troops ad Civilians at small COPs to high level international events such as the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the United States Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) change of command. Mother of All Bands (MOAB) spent many days of the month accompanying DCSM Vimoto on Battlefield Circulation Trips while the ceremonial MPTs provided music for a number of Transfer of Authority and Change of Command ceremonies. Of particular note, the band had the honor of performing for the ISAF change of command between General Petraeus and Marine Gen Allen. This was an extreme honor given the significant contributions of General Petraeus to our military as he prepares to retire prior to assuming the director of the CIA position later this year. Other key events include the International Joint Command (IJC) change of command between LTG Rodriguez and LTG Scaparotti at Kabul International Airport which also enabled Chow Relief (Jazz MPT) and MOAB to showcase their vast talents and repertoire at the international N2 Club on the IJC compound in addition to the Monster Brass doing its thing in a “monster” way at the I Corps uncasing ceremony and a number of the other ISAF level ceremonies in Kabul. Gen Petraeus & CSM Hill with the ceremonial MPT at ISAF change of command rehearsal.
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Lead The chargeOEF XII issue # 1DSN: 481-6598
Commander: CW4 Hammond Band Sergeant Major: SGM Lopez
1st Cavalry Division Band1CD HHBN 1CD BAND
TF MAVERICKAPO, AE 09354
The 1st Cavalry Division Band continues to provide “First class” music throughout the RC-East area of operations. The Music Performance Teams (MPTs) performed for audiences ranging from Troops ad
Civilians at small COPs to high level international events such as the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the United States Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) change of command. Mother of
All Bands (MOAB) spent many days of the month accompanying DCSM Vimoto on Battlefield Circulation Trips while the ceremonial MPTs provided music for a number of Transfer of Authority and
Change of Command ceremonies. Of particular note, the band had the honor of performing for the ISAF change of command between
General Petraeus and Marine Gen Allen. This was an extreme honor given the significant contributions of General Petraeus to our military as he prepares to retire prior to assuming the director of the CIA position later this year. Other key events include the International Joint Command (IJC) change of command between LTG Rodriguez and LTG Scaparotti at Kabul International Airport which also enabled Chow Relief (Jazz MPT) and MOAB to showcase their vast talents and repertoire at the international N2 Club on the IJC compound in addition to the Monster Brass doing its thing in a
“monster” way at the I Corps uncasing ceremony and a number of the other ISAF level ceremonies in Kabul.
Gen Petraeus & CSM Hill with the ceremonial MPT at ISAF change of command rehearsal.
We participated in the U.S. Embassy-Kabul Independence day event which included a joint performance featuring the Afghan National Army Band and the 1st Cavalry Division Band (1CD band). The event was attended by a number of local Afghan citizens as a way of showing them how as Americans we celebrate
our independence. Ambassador Eieknberry and his wife join the 1st CD band for a post event picture. The 1st Cavalry Division Band continues to receive accolades in all that we do whether it be manning the access point at the Joint Operations Center (JOC) or providing “ a small period of respite with music”, the
1st Cavalry Division Band Spotlight:Congratulations to SPC Robert Manning for being selected as the TF Maverick Soldier of the month for July.
SGTs Jason Morgan and Ryan Westbrook are SGT(P) after a successful appearance before the July promotion board.
Kudos to SGT Mario D. Murray who was presented the CJTF-1 coin after designing the official CJTF-1 Regional Command East Certificate of Achievement.
Birthdays for August 2011:SPC Murphy - August 2SFC Lange - August 15
SPC Manning - August 17SGT Escalante - August 21
“Live The Legend” as we “Lead The Charge.”The 1st Cavalry Division Band has a rich history and continues to “Live The Legend.” For more information about Your Band please follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Flickr. Next month will have more
little known Cavtastic history facts about Americaʼs First Team Band; The 1st Cavalry Division Band.