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    NCNG: Bringing Joy and a First to Western NC [Image 3 of 6]

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    NCNG: Bringing Joy and a First to Western NC

    ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.02.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Leticia Samuels 

    382nd Public Affairs Detachment

    The 440th Army Band play an array of patriotic songs for citizens of Western, North Carolina during their first performance at the Biltmore Estates on July 2, 2026 in Asheville, NC. 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: 9801346
    VIRIN: 260702-Z-ZK506-1002
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 6.6 MB
    Location: ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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