U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus vocalists perform at the German-American Friendship Concert held at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Oct. 3.
(Photo Credit: Linda Lambiotte)
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For the past decade, the German American Community Office (GACO) in Kaiserslautern has opened its doors after-hours to support the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz public affairs team in distributing free concert tickets to local residents. Though the concert is free, the long-standing connection between the U.S. Army and the host nation is priceless.
“It is always a pleasure to have our allies and provide help to fulfill our common goal and mission,” said Lt. Col. Thies Neelsen, Chief Liaison Detachment (German Bundeswehr) to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. “We do not only work together, but we also fight together. It is always important to get to know one another on a personal level.”
Throughout the course of the concert, Lt. Col. Scott McKenzie led the band and chorus through many international hits, such as “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire and a modern interpretation of “The Typewriter” by Leroy Anderson. Before the concert’s finale, the USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus concluded with their signature “Sweet Caroline,” sending the audience into a standing ovation.
Lt. Col Scott McKenzie, U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus commander, directs the band during the German-American Friendship Concert held at the Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Oct. 3
(Photo Credit: Linda Lambiotte)
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Various parts of the USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus travel internationally every year. Some of this year’s highlights include the NATO Military Tattoo in Lithuania and concerts in the Congo and Denmark.
To learn more about the USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus, visit https://www.band.eur.army.mil/.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz serves, supports, and secures the total force community enabling power projection for the European Theater.
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