The Washington Post had a nice piece about Gary and the Memorial Day special:
A Trouper for the Troups

And a press release about Gary’s upcoming domestic USO tour:
Gary Sinise and Lt. Dan Band on USO Tour

Coming June 6, one of Gary’s early TV roles: My Name is Bill W., starring James Woods, Jobeth Williams and James Garner.

We expect season 2 of CSI:NY will be announced any day now.

Gary and the Lt. Dan Band will be performing a concert to benefit Operation Support our Troops Illinois on Saturday, July 22, at 8 pmat Catigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois.

Operation Support our Troops Illinois is a volunteer organization that provides care packages for military personnel. The concert will raise money for postage.

Tickets are $20 dollars in advance; $25 day of (cash only at the door). Tickets are good for all-day admission to the park and parking is free.

For ticket information visit the OSOTIL web site or call 800-594-TIXX.

The National Memorial Day Parade will commence Monday, May 29th to pay tribute to American veterans from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom and to honor active duty military personnel and all those who have died defending the United States. Notable veterans from WWI through Desert Storm will serve as grand marshals alongside grand marshal Gary Sinise, the Emmy award- winning actor and film director who is often noted for his efforts in raising awareness about the sacrifices made by members of the military and paying homage to their work.

The National Memorial Day Parade is an annual event in Washington, D.C. and this year steps off at noon on Third St., N.W. and will proceed to Constitution Ave., ending at 15th St., N.W. at approximately 2 p.m.

The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend to show their gratitude, respect and support for the 2.6 million active duty and reservist military personnel stationed around the world and to remember those we have lost.

For more information regarding the parade and parade route Click here

The Pentagon Channel has the video available on-line of the entire Lt. Dan Band performance at the American Supports You Salute concert held on Friday, May 5th.

There is a brief introduction by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and a few words from Gary about his recent trip to Afghanistan. After that, enjoy Gary and the Lt. Dan Band as they perform a wide variety of songs including the theme song from CSI:NY “Baba O’Riley.”

A special thank you to the folks at the Pentagon for making this video available for servicemembers and fans around the world to enjoy!

Update 05/18/06: To see the video of this performance, use the search feature at Pentagon Channel.

See photos of the band’s performance at Lt. Dan Band photo gallery.

Gary has donated a signed wah-wah pedal for auction to benefit the Labyrinth Theater Company. The auction ends on May 15, so check it out soon!

Before the Lt. Dan Band took the stage to perform at the Second Annual “America Supports You” concert at the Pentagon on Friday, Gary was presented with the Superior Public Service Award for his support of U.S. servicemembers.

Read more about the show and see additional photos of the Lt. Dan Band performance at DefenseLink

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England presents the Superior Public Service Award to Gary Sinise. Photo by Helene C. Stikkel

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Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band Help DoD Kick Off Military Appreciation Month

Actor and director Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will perform during an afternoon concert at the Pentagon beginning at noon, Friday, May 5, helping the Department of Defense’s America Supports You program kick off Military Appreciation Month.

America Supports You is an ongoing nationwide initiative that showcases and communicates America�s support for the men and women of the Armed Forces. Since its launch in November 2004 by DoD, the America Supports You program has welcomed more than 200 grassroots organizations and more than 20 corporate sponsers to its team. Twenty-seven of those groups will be attendance at the concert. For a complete list of the groups attending the concert, please visit: defense link.

Renowned for his role as Lt. Dan in the movie Forrest Gump, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have performed USO concerts for military men and women at American military bases across the United States and throughout Europe. Gary Sinise recently returned from a trip visiting the troops in Afghanistan.

Other Military Appreciation Month events America Supports You will be highlighting are the Joint Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 19-20; New York City Fleet Week in New York City, N.Y., May 23-29; and the Indianapolis 500 in Indianapolis, Ind., May 29.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event and please have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.

Many America Supports You team members support the troops through letter writing, care packages, helping the wounded when they return home, assisting military families, sending an email or kind gesture. To learn more about how you can support military personnel, please visit America Supports You.