Camp Smith, Cortlandt Manor, New York — Twenty-seven Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band will be playing free performances in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, from August 1 to 9.
The band will also be playing at the Intrepid Museum in New York City.
The 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band, traces its history back to World War I when the 42nd Infantry Division was organized.
Army bands originally played troops into combat and then served as litter carriers to move the wounded after the battle.
Today they perform to boost morale and, as trained Soldiers, perform other duties in the field.
During the bands deployment to Iraq in 2005, for example, the Soldiers served as...
07.30.2025 | CAMP SMITH, NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr
