Archive for the 'Troops/Veterans' Category

January 6, 2009


Saturday on Fox News: Gary and the Lt. Dan Band

On Saturday, January 10th Fox News will air a special report titled On the Road in Iraq with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.  According to the promo,  the special is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ET) and will include a video diary of Gary visiting the troops and a segment of the Lt. Dan Band performing a “tribute to the troops.”

July 22, 2008


Great Lakes Naval Base Concert

Thanks once again to Glenda for providing fabulous photos from the recent Lt. Dan Band shows.

Below are a selected few from the Great Lakes Naval Base concert on July 18th.

Kimo and Gary:

Gary and Mari Anne Jayme:

Also, check out these videos of the band performing Bring Me to Life and Superstition at this very show!

Next up: Cantigny Park concert photos (hope to have them posted in the next few days).

Thanks again, Glenda!

July 11, 2008


Lt. Dan Band Rocks Europe

Great article with some nice pictures! Thanks to the author for the tip.

May 25, 2008


Gary to Participate in National Memorial Day Parade

Gary is scheduled to participate in the 2008 National Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 26th in Washington, D.C. The parade steps off at the corner of Constitution and 7th Streets NW at 2:00 p.m. Please see here for more information about the parade route and schedule of events.

For additional information about the parade in general as well as photos from last year’s parade, please see National Memorial Day Parade.

Gary, as Honorary Grand Marshal, is pictured below with wounded service members serving as Grand Marshals of the 2007 National Memorial Day Parade.

May 16, 2008


Gary and the Band Rocking at the Pentagon

Earlier today, Gary and the Lt. Dan Band performed at the 4th Annual America Supports You Military Tribute Concert at the Pentagon Courtyard.

There are a couple articles recapping the event, but some of the better ones can be found at DoD-American Forces Press Service, America Supports You, and Stars and Stripes. The Stars and Stripes article includes a five minute video wherein Gary talks about returning to Iraq this summer and the band heading to Germany, the United Kingdom and Netherlands in June as well as two snippets from the show.

The Department of Defense has posted some photos of the event here, but be sure to have a look at the terrific (evidence below) concert shots in the photo essay.

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May 12, 2008


Gary to Co-Host National Memorial Concert

Gary and Joe Mantegna will be hosting the National Memorial Day Concert on May 25, 2008. PBS broadcasts this event; check your local PBS station for listings, or visit PBS.org.

The full press release is after the jump.

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February 2, 2008


New Gary Interview with Video

The Rapid City Journal published a feature with Gary on Friday - print interview, photo and a (4 min) video segment.

Find it here.

Gary and the band were in town to perform at Ellsworth AFB.

KEVN Black Hills Fox News has a short segment with Gary and Lt Dan Band concert clip here.

November 26, 2007


TriWest Sponsors Lt. Dan Band Performance for Families of Fallen Service Members at Snowball Express Gala

PHOENIX, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ — TriWest Healthcare Alliance will spread holiday cheer to children and spouses of fallen Service members as a presenting sponsor of Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert at this year’s Snowball Express gala. TriWest will also sponsor counselors from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) at the event.

The Snowball Express is an all-expenses paid event in Southern California from November 30 through December 3, with the purpose of bringing together nearly 1,500 military family members who lost spouses, fathers and mothers.

On Friday, Nov. 30, TAPS counselors will conduct voluntary morning gatherings for children and spouses at the families’ local hotels. Later in the evening, all of the families will attend a special dinner in their honor, including a private performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at The Grove in Anaheim, Calif.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, families will be taken to Oakley Corporation headquarters for entertainment and visits from celebrities, and on Sunday, Dec. 2 they will go to Disneyland.

For more information on the Snowball Express, visit Snowball Express

For information about Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan band, visit Lt. Dan Band

Snowball board members Greg Young, Bill Mimiaga and Roy White meet with Gary Sinise.  (Photo source: Snowball Express)

November 14, 2007


Ft. Lauderdale Visit Press

The Miami Herald has a nice article about Gary’s visit to South Florida. Check it out!

Also see: The Scene Miami blog for a nice write up and fantastic photos of Gary and Stephen Baldwin at the dinner benefit to raise funds for Operation Iraqi Children.

July 7, 2007


Golfing at Thousand Oaks, Visiting USS Ronald Reagan

Just some links to photos that TGFs will enjoy.

Gary golfing at Thousand Oaks Golf Tournament in June. Click for pics

Gary visiting the USS Ronald Reagan July 6th: Click for pics