[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18745]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the commendable 
record of the Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. The Air Force 
Academy Drum and Bugle Corps was established in 1959, as a unit of the 
Air Force Academy Band. The Corps was made up of enlisted musicians and 
included six drummers, nine buglers, a drum major and a noncommissioned 
officer in charge. The mission of the Corps was to act as a relief 
group for the Air Force Academy Band. Activities of the band included 
playing for the cadet morning and evening chow formations and to 
practice marching. This addition to the Air Force Academy Band helped 
to complete musical requirements for the cadet wing military 
formations.
  Within 2 years of its formation the Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle 
Corps was increased to 38 members, and its mission was extended 
nationwide to include concerts, field exhibitions, music festivals, and 
various military ceremonies. The Corps entertained audiences from coast 
to coast with a blend of precision drill and musical pageantry. In 
1972, the Enlisted Corps was disbanded and students from the Air Force 
Academy formed the Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps, which continues the 
tradition of providing musical support of cadet wing activities, as 
well as participation in community activities nationwide.
  I take this opportunity to thank the distinguished members of the Air 
Force Drum and Bugle Corps for their dedication and commitment to the 
Academy and to our country.

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