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    NCNG: Bringing Joy and a First to Western NC [Image 2 of 6]

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    A group of approximately 20-25 individuals wearing military or law enforcement uniforms in tan/khaki colors pose for a group photograph on a manicured lawn. They are standing in front of a large, ornate château-style mansion with French Renaissance architectural features, identifiable as the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The photo appears to be taken during a sunny summer day with partial cloud cover.

    ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.02.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Samuels 

    382nd Public Affairs Detachment

    The 440th Army Band pause for a photo in front of the Biltmore Estates following their first performance at the Estate. The 440th is the first military band to perform at the Biltmore since its inception in 1895. The 440th Army Band is a National Guard Band headquartered in Raleigh, NC, whose roots trace back to World War II, originally activated as the 30th Infantry Division Band. Their state mission is to support the North Carolina National Guard by participating in community outreach and other activities to interact with the public and increase awareness of the National Guard using music. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Samuels, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 11:43
    Photo ID: 9801341
    VIRIN: 260702-Z-ZK506-1001
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 8.5 MB
    Location: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 143
    Downloads: 1

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    A woman in a red top and floral skirt stands on a grass lawn, laughing and gesturing expressively in front of an ornate park bandstand. Behind her, a military or uniformed band is performing under the gazebo-style structure decorated with globe lights. The scene appears to be an outdoor public concert or community event.
    A group of approximately 20-25 individuals wearing military or law enforcement uniforms in tan/khaki colors pose for a group photograph on a manicured lawn. They are standing in front of a large, ornate château-style mansion with French Renaissance architectural features, identifiable as the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The photo appears to be taken during a sunny summer day with partial cloud cover.
    The image is photographed through a circular stone opening (oculus or porthole), framing an outdoor military band performance on a manicured lawn. The musicians, dressed in tan/khaki uniforms, are arranged in a semicircle with music stands and a conductor on a raised platform. A woman in the foreground is photographing the performance with a mobile device.
    A military band performs outdoors in tan/khaki uniforms during what appears to be a daytime ceremony or public event. Multiple musicians are visible playing brass instruments including trumpets and a French horn, with music stands holding sheet music in front of them. The setting includes a stone wall and green trees in the background.
    A uniformed military or law enforcement conductor leads an outdoor band performance on the steps of a grand stone staircase adorned with classical statues. Spectators gather on and around the steps to watch the performance in bright sunny weather. Sheet music and brass instruments are visible in the foreground, indicating an organized musical ensemble.
    A civilian man standing on a wooden platform holds up what appears to be an award or plaque to a group of uniformed military band members gathered outdoors on a grassy lawn. The band members, dressed in tan/khaki military uniforms, are holding various instruments including saxophones and brass instruments, with music stands positioned in front of them. The setting appears to be a formal outdoor ceremony or presentation at what looks like an estate or historic property.

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