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U.S. Army Field Band members from left, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Pick, on the tuba, Master Sgt. Bradford Danho, on the clarinet, Staff Sgt. Andrew Emerich, on the drums, Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Epley, on the banjo and Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson, on the trombone, are spaced to allow for social distancing as they play during the rehearsal of their daily "We Stand Ready" virtual concert series at Fort George G. Meade in Fort Meade, Md., Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The Army Field Band's mission is to bring the military's story to the American people. And they're not letting the coronavirus get in the way. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America
March 31, 2020 7:42 a.m.

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

For members of the U.S. Army Field Band, it has never been merely about the music. Yes, they wanted to please the ear, but they played for the Army. For America.