Navy

Sam Donahue's Navy Band

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
June 18, 2014

Today, when we think of swing in uniform during World War II, Major Glenn Miller and the Army Air Force Band (1942-44) most often come to mind. Artie Shaw led the Navy Dance Band starting in 1942, but the orchestra didn't have much of an opportunity to record after deployment to the Pacific. After performing on ships and bases in forward positions, the tropical climate and stress left the band shattered, forcing its return to San Francisco in 1943. Shaw, ...
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U.S. Navy Band Commodores Featuring Guest Vocalist Jane Monheit July 4th, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 29, 2010

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores will perform a concert with Jazz Vocalist, Jane Monheit on July 4th, 2010 at the Washington National Mall at 8 p.m. The concert is free to the public and no tickets or reservations are required. For over forty years the Commodores have presented the very best in Big Band Jazz and have entertained and enthused audiences worldwide. Known for their engaging and electric performances, the Commodores are indeed a national treasure. Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit ...
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U.S. Navy Band Commodores 40th Anniversary Concert on May 22nd

Source: Michael Ricci
April 26, 2010

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Fallen Marines to be Awarded Navy Cross

Source: Michael Ricci
December 31, 2008

Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter saved Iraqi police and fellow Marines from a truck-driving suicide bomber, Marine brass say. The April attack could have slain dozens. They had known each other only a few minutes, but they will be linked forever in what Marine brass say is one of the most extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice in the Iraq war.

Cpl. Jonathan Yale, 21, grew up poor in rural Virginia. He had joined the Marine Corps ...
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