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    Army Master Sergeant Shioji supports the 58th Presidential Inauguration

    Army Master Sergeant Shioji supports the 58th Presidential Inauguration

    Photo By Sgt. Eric Keenan | U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lane Shioji, an El Paso, Texas native, joined the Joint Task...... read more read more

    WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES

    10.25.2016

    Story by Sgt. Eric Keenan 

    Joint Task Force - National Capital Region

    U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lane Shioji, an El Paso, Texas native, joined the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) in support of the 58th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place Jan. 20, 2017. The task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint service committee, it includes members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Reserve and National Guard components.

    “It is such an exciting experience working with the planning of the Presidential Inauguration,” said Shioji. “It gives you a great feeling of accomplishment when the actual parade takes place.”

    The armed forces have participated in the inauguration of the United States president since April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. More than 220 years later, the participation of the armed forces continues to honor the commander in chief, recognize civilian control of the armed forces and celebrate democracy.

    Participation by the armed forces traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen also provide invaluable assistance to the Presidential Inaugural Committee and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies.

    The Secretary of Defense authorized 820 service members to coordinate DoD support in and around the nation’s capital. On Inauguration Day, more than 5,000 service members will participate in the 58th Presidential Inauguration ceremonies and other events.

    Just as military men and women show their commitment to this country while deployed around the world, participation of service members in this traditional event demonstrates our military’s support to the nation’s commander in chief.

    For more information about military support to the 58th Presidential Inauguration or Master Sgt. Lane Shioji, please contact JTF-NCR Public Affairs Media Operations at 202-685-3161 or army.jtfncr.pao.inaugural@mail.mil.

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    Date Taken: 10.25.2016
    Date Posted: 10.25.2016 08:10
    Story ID: 212828
    Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
    Hometown: EL PASO, TX, US

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