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U.S. Army Field Band members mandolin player Staff Sgt. Joseph Bennett, originally from Roanoke, Va., left, and vocalist Sgt. 1st Class, Randall Wight, originally fo Syracuse, N.Y., prepare to clean and sanitize the rehearsal area 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)

U.S. Army Field Band members mandolin player Staff Sgt. Joseph Bennett, originally from Roanoke, Va., left, and vocalist Sgt. 1st Class, Randall Wight, originally fo Syracuse, N.Y., prepare to clean and sanitize the rehearsal area 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 t…

March 31, 2020

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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.