WEBVTT 00:01.101 --> 00:02.964 - [Emcee] At this time, we would like to recognize 00:02.964 --> 00:04.533 all the veterans and their families 00:04.533 --> 00:05.366 that have joined us here tonight, 00:05.366 --> 00:08.808 by performing the songs of the armed services. 00:08.808 --> 00:10.608 When you hear your service song, 00:10.608 --> 00:12.557 or that of a loved one who has served, 00:12.557 --> 00:15.890 we ask that you stand and be recognized. 00:19.247 --> 00:22.027 (bright music) 00:22.027 --> 00:24.527 The United States Coast Guard. 00:31.409 --> 00:34.863 ♪ We're always ready for the call ♪ 00:34.863 --> 00:38.849 ♪ We place our trust in Thee ♪ 00:38.849 --> 00:42.805 ♪ Through surf and storm and howling gale ♪ 00:42.805 --> 00:47.015 ♪ High shall our purpose be ♪ 00:47.015 --> 00:51.010 ♪ "Semper Paratus" is our guide ♪ 00:51.010 --> 00:54.896 ♪ Our fame, our glory, too ♪ 00:54.896 --> 00:58.640 ♪ To fight to save or fight and die ♪ 00:58.640 --> 01:02.890 ♪ Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you ♪ 01:05.464 --> 01:08.631 - [Emcee] The United States Air Force. 01:11.216 --> 01:15.175 ♪ Off we go into the wild blue yonder ♪ 01:15.175 --> 01:19.215 ♪ Climbing high into the sun ♪ 01:19.215 --> 01:23.275 ♪ Here they come zooming to meet our thunder ♪ 01:23.275 --> 01:27.004 ♪ At 'em boys, give 'er the gun, give 'er the gun ♪ 01:27.004 --> 01:31.213 ♪ Down we dive, spouting our flame from under ♪ 01:31.213 --> 01:35.010 ♪ Off with one helluva roar ♪ 01:35.010 --> 01:39.027 ♪ We live in fame or go down in flame, hey ♪ 01:39.027 --> 01:43.527 ♪ Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force ♪ 01:45.202 --> 01:47.952 - [Emcee] The United States Navy. 01:51.393 --> 01:55.312 ♪ Anchors aweigh, my boys ♪ 01:55.312 --> 01:59.126 ♪ Anchors aweigh ♪ 01:59.126 --> 02:02.729 ♪ Farewell to college joys ♪ 02:02.729 --> 02:07.180 ♪ We sail at break of day, of day ♪ 02:07.180 --> 02:11.327 ♪ Through our last night on shore ♪ 02:11.327 --> 02:15.396 ♪ Drink to the foam ♪ 02:15.396 --> 02:18.882 ♪ Until we meet once more ♪ 02:18.882 --> 02:23.632 ♪ Here's wishing you a happy voyage home ♪ 02:25.097 --> 02:28.514 - [Emcee] The United States Marine Corps. 02:30.863 --> 02:34.774 ♪ From the halls of Montezuma ♪ 02:34.774 --> 02:38.911 ♪ To the shores of Tripoli ♪ 02:38.911 --> 02:42.559 ♪ We fight our country's battles ♪ 02:42.559 --> 02:46.794 ♪ In the air, on land, and sea ♪ 02:46.794 --> 02:50.776 ♪ First to fight for right and freedom ♪ 02:50.776 --> 02:54.872 ♪ And to keep our honor clean ♪ 02:54.872 --> 02:58.780 ♪ We are proud to claim the title ♪ 02:58.780 --> 03:02.280 ♪ Of United States Marine ♪ 03:04.861 --> 03:08.694 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, the Army song. 03:10.905 --> 03:14.934 ♪ March along, sing our song ♪ 03:14.934 --> 03:18.886 ♪ With the Army of the free ♪ 03:18.886 --> 03:22.927 ♪ Count the brave, count the true ♪ 03:22.927 --> 03:26.976 ♪ Who have fought to victory ♪ 03:26.976 --> 03:30.761 ♪ We're the Army and proud of our name ♪ 03:30.761 --> 03:35.149 ♪ We're the Army and proudly proclaim ♪ 03:35.149 --> 03:36.981 ♪ First to fight for the right ♪ 03:36.981 --> 03:38.912 ♪ And to build the nation's might ♪ 03:38.912 --> 03:42.713 ♪ And the Army goes rolling along ♪ 03:42.713 --> 03:44.780 ♪ Proud of all we have done ♪ 03:44.780 --> 03:46.813 ♪ Fighting till the battle's won ♪ 03:46.813 --> 03:50.663 ♪ And the Army goes rolling along ♪ 03:50.663 --> 03:53.012 ♪ Then it's hi, hi, hey ♪ 03:53.012 --> 03:55.338 ♪ The Army's on its way ♪ 03:55.338 --> 03:58.852 ♪ Count off the cadence loud and strong ♪ 03:58.852 --> 04:01.002 ♪ For wheree'er we go ♪ 04:01.002 --> 04:02.997 ♪ You will always know ♪ 04:02.997 --> 04:07.396 ♪ That the Army goes rolling along ♪ 04:07.396 --> 04:10.396 (audience cheering) 04:24.527 --> 04:27.277 (big band music) 04:47.419 --> 04:52.419 ♪ God bless America ♪ 04:53.000 --> 04:57.839 ♪ Land that I love ♪ 04:57.839 --> 05:02.839 ♪ Stand beside her and guide her ♪ 05:03.332 --> 05:08.332 ♪ Through the night with the light from above ♪ 05:08.636 --> 05:13.636 ♪ From the mountains to the prairies ♪ 05:14.263 --> 05:19.263 ♪ To the oceans white with foam ♪ 05:20.388 --> 05:25.091 ♪ God bless America ♪ 05:25.091 --> 05:28.258 ♪ My home, sweet home ♪ 05:33.055 --> 05:35.758 - Thank you so much for coming out tonight. 05:35.758 --> 05:37.390 It's nights like this that remind me 05:37.390 --> 05:39.544 how great our country is. 05:39.544 --> 05:43.032 Now if you are able, please stand and join me in singing 05:43.032 --> 05:45.532 this great and patriotic song. 05:50.654 --> 05:55.654 ♪ God bless America ♪ 05:55.704 --> 06:00.491 ♪ Land that I love ♪ 06:00.491 --> 06:05.491 ♪ Stand beside her and guide her ♪ 06:05.697 --> 06:10.697 ♪ Through the night with the light from above ♪ 06:11.520 --> 06:16.520 ♪ From the mountains to the prairies ♪ 06:16.537 --> 06:21.537 ♪ To the oceans white with foam ♪ 06:22.953 --> 06:27.880 ♪ God bless America ♪ 06:27.880 --> 06:32.880 ♪ My home, sweet home ♪ 06:33.779 --> 06:38.689 ♪ God bless America ♪ 06:38.689 --> 06:41.696 ♪ My home ♪ 06:41.696 --> 06:44.670 ♪ Sweet ♪ 06:44.670 --> 06:49.452 ♪ Home ♪ 06:49.452 --> 06:51.619 ♪ My home ♪ 06:58.480 --> 07:01.480 (audience cheering) 07:09.236 --> 07:10.447 - [Emcee] Good evening. 07:10.447 --> 07:12.766 As a reminder, blank ammunition will be fired 07:12.766 --> 07:14.523 from some of the weapons this evening. 07:14.523 --> 07:16.837 So please be prepared if you or your children 07:16.837 --> 07:19.282 are sensitive to loud noises. 07:19.282 --> 07:21.214 The performance this evening is considered 07:21.214 --> 07:23.353 an outdoor event, and headgear is to be worn 07:23.353 --> 07:25.520 by all military personnel. 07:26.781 --> 07:29.223 Twilight Tattoo celebrates America's Army, 07:29.223 --> 07:31.048 the strength of the nation. 07:31.048 --> 07:34.653 For over 243 years, soldiers of your Army, 07:34.653 --> 07:37.946 active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve 07:37.946 --> 07:40.904 have remained the nation's force of decisive action. 07:40.904 --> 07:42.796 Committed to protecting our hard-earned rights 07:42.796 --> 07:45.883 and liberties, at home and abroad. 07:45.883 --> 07:48.417 This evening's Twilight Tattoo also commemorates 07:48.417 --> 07:51.059 100 years of mateship between the United States 07:51.059 --> 07:53.412 and the Commonwealth of Australia. 07:53.412 --> 07:55.432 Since first fighting side by side, 07:55.432 --> 07:58.626 and enduring the horrors of trench warfare in World War One, 07:58.626 --> 08:01.666 the United States and Australia have been staunch allies 08:01.666 --> 08:04.702 and valued partners, in a relationship that has spanned 08:04.702 --> 08:08.929 every major conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries. 08:08.929 --> 08:11.301 Both nations recognize that they are founded upon 08:11.301 --> 08:13.899 and sustained by their strongest citizens, 08:13.899 --> 08:16.447 their servicemen and women in uniform. 08:16.447 --> 08:19.593 On behalf of our host, General Joseph F. Dunford, 08:19.593 --> 08:22.053 welcome to Fort Myer, and this evening's performance 08:22.053 --> 08:23.636 of Twilight Tattoo. 08:26.281 --> 08:29.031 (majestic music) 09:08.128 --> 09:09.878 - [Todd] Ready, step. 09:11.362 --> 09:14.529 (drumsticks clicking) 09:24.415 --> 09:26.566 - [Emcee] The American Revolution was our eight-year-long 09:26.566 --> 09:28.405 struggle for independence. 09:28.405 --> 09:30.949 The conflict witnessed the birth of America's Army, 09:30.949 --> 09:32.282 on 14 June 1775. 09:33.809 --> 09:36.127 Though the raw militia units that comprised that force 09:36.127 --> 09:39.137 were severely tested in the early years of the Revolution, 09:39.137 --> 09:41.849 under the leadership of General George Washington, 09:41.849 --> 09:44.428 a professional American Army emerged from the trials 09:44.428 --> 09:46.577 and tribulations of Valley Forge, 09:46.577 --> 09:49.958 as a trained, battle-tested, and highly organized 09:49.958 --> 09:53.200 fighting force, comprised of Continental infantry, 09:53.200 --> 09:56.580 mounted dragoons, and artillery. 09:56.580 --> 09:57.997 - Sound assembly. 09:59.299 --> 10:02.549 (drumming and yelling) 10:03.745 --> 10:05.578 - To the front, march. 10:07.241 --> 10:09.221 (intense music) 10:09.221 --> 10:10.304 - Make ready. 10:11.977 --> 10:12.810 Take aim. 10:14.162 --> 10:17.159 Fire! (gunshots) 10:17.159 --> 10:18.659 Advance firelocks. 10:22.357 --> 10:23.440 To the front, 10:24.287 --> 10:25.120 march! 10:26.033 --> 10:26.866 March! 10:28.164 --> 10:29.497 Charge bayonets. 10:32.888 --> 10:34.277 Charge! 10:34.277 --> 10:36.777 (men yelling) 10:38.157 --> 10:41.990 (drum roll and intense music) 10:44.874 --> 10:49.124 (audience cheering and applauding) 10:52.539 --> 10:56.587 (drums and fifes playing) 10:56.587 --> 10:57.754 - [Man] March! 11:11.385 --> 11:12.218 Right 11:13.453 --> 11:14.286 turn. 11:59.129 --> 11:59.962 - Ready, 12:01.737 --> 12:02.748 face! 12:02.748 --> 12:04.259 - [Man] And one and two, 12:04.259 --> 12:05.676 order, sound off. 12:08.148 --> 12:10.481 - And one and two and three. 12:11.702 --> 12:13.785 - [Todd] Now, order arms! 12:27.024 --> 12:28.274 Now ready, hut! 12:31.966 --> 12:33.466 Dress center, hut! 12:34.732 --> 12:35.815 - And center. 12:42.298 --> 12:44.335 - [Todd] Ready, front! 12:44.335 --> 12:45.335 - And front. 12:49.014 --> 12:51.597 - [Todd] Now dress center, hut! 13:10.591 --> 13:11.841 Now ready, hut! 13:13.873 --> 13:15.976 - [Emcee] The commander of troops this evening 13:15.976 --> 13:17.865 is Lieutenant Colonel Todd Burroughs, 13:17.865 --> 13:20.826 commander, Fourth Battalion, Third United States 13:20.826 --> 13:24.137 Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard. 13:24.137 --> 13:26.887 - [Todd] Now right shoulder, hut! 13:33.444 --> 13:34.694 Now ready, hut. 13:37.283 --> 13:39.504 - [Emcee] This evening's Twilight Tattoo is hosted 13:39.504 --> 13:43.127 by General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, 13:43.127 --> 13:45.679 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 13:45.679 --> 13:47.470 The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 13:47.470 --> 13:50.549 is the most senior military officer in our Armed Forces, 13:50.549 --> 13:52.773 representing the over two million men and women 13:52.773 --> 13:54.383 of the joint force. 13:54.383 --> 13:56.973 This year, the United States and Australia, 13:56.973 --> 13:59.507 separate 100 years of mateship. 13:59.507 --> 14:01.298 This partnership was forged in battle 14:01.298 --> 14:04.737 beginning in Hamel, France, on July 4th, 1918, 14:04.737 --> 14:06.742 and has continued through World War Two, 14:06.742 --> 14:11.075 Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 14:12.565 --> 14:14.804 General Dunford is honored to host this evening's 14:14.804 --> 14:17.943 Twilight Tattoo, commemorating our first 100 years 14:17.943 --> 14:21.072 of partnership with our Australian allies. 14:21.072 --> 14:24.162 Ladies and gentlemen, please rise as honors are rendered, 14:24.162 --> 14:26.502 and please remain standing for the national anthems 14:26.502 --> 14:28.305 of the United States of America 14:28.305 --> 14:30.448 and the Commonwealth of Australia. 14:30.448 --> 14:32.962 The color guard this evening is comprised of members 14:32.962 --> 14:35.748 of the U.S. Army's Old Guard, as well as service members 14:35.748 --> 14:38.156 of the Australian Defence Force. 14:38.156 --> 14:40.236 The anthems will be sung this evening 14:40.236 --> 14:42.770 by Sergeant Vicki Golding, a former soldier 14:42.770 --> 14:45.090 in the Australian Army, and now a sergeant 14:45.090 --> 14:48.757 in the Washington, D.C. Army National Guard. 14:53.362 --> 14:54.612 - Present arms! 14:56.837 --> 15:00.087 - [Soldiers] And one and two and three. 15:03.376 --> 15:05.817 - [Todd] Step, present, 15:05.817 --> 15:06.650 arms! 15:07.633 --> 15:11.961 (band playing "Ruffles and Flourishes") 15:11.961 --> 15:14.211 (gunshots) 15:34.359 --> 15:35.363 - [Man] Fire! 15:35.363 --> 15:36.866 (gunshots) 15:36.866 --> 15:38.128 - [Man] Fire! 15:38.128 --> 15:39.708 (gunshots) 15:39.708 --> 15:40.708 - [Man] Fire! 15:40.708 --> 15:42.623 (gunshots) 15:42.623 --> 15:43.712 - [Man] Fire! 15:43.712 --> 15:45.494 (gunshots) 15:45.494 --> 15:46.602 - [Man] Fire! 15:46.602 --> 15:48.440 (gunshots) 15:48.440 --> 15:49.738 - [Man] Fire! 15:49.738 --> 15:51.401 (gunshots) 15:51.401 --> 15:52.491 - [Man] Fire! 15:52.491 --> 15:54.099 (gunshots) 15:54.099 --> 15:55.792 - [Man] Fire! 15:55.792 --> 15:57.128 (gunshots) 15:57.128 --> 15:58.503 - [Man] Fire! 15:58.503 --> 15:59.959 (gunshots) 15:59.959 --> 16:01.763 - [Man] Fire! 16:01.763 --> 16:04.013 (gunshots) 16:17.344 --> 16:20.094 (majestic music) 16:28.160 --> 16:32.862 ♪ Australians all let us rejoice ♪ 16:32.862 --> 16:37.802 ♪ For we are young and free ♪ 16:37.802 --> 16:42.516 ♪ We've golden soil and wealth for toil ♪ 16:42.516 --> 16:47.423 ♪ Our home is girt by sea ♪ 16:47.423 --> 16:52.146 ♪ Our land abounds in nature's gifts ♪ 16:52.146 --> 16:56.833 ♪ Of beauty rich and rare ♪ 16:56.833 --> 17:01.758 ♪ In history's page, let every stage ♪ 17:01.758 --> 17:06.313 ♪ Advance Australia Fair ♪ 17:06.313 --> 17:11.313 ♪ In joyful strains then let us sing ♪ 17:11.493 --> 17:14.910 ♪ Advance Australia Fair ♪ 17:26.861 --> 17:30.625 ♪ Oh, say can you see ♪ 17:30.625 --> 17:34.516 ♪ By the dawn's early light ♪ 17:34.516 --> 17:38.026 ♪ What so proudly we hailed ♪ 17:38.026 --> 17:41.894 ♪ At the twilight's last gleaming ♪ 17:41.894 --> 17:45.772 ♪ Whose broad stripes and bright stars ♪ 17:45.772 --> 17:49.358 ♪ Through the perilous fight ♪ 17:49.358 --> 17:53.138 ♪ O'er the ramparts we watched ♪ 17:53.138 --> 17:57.423 ♪ Were so gallantly streaming ♪ 17:57.423 --> 18:01.356 ♪ And the rockets' red glare ♪ 18:01.356 --> 18:04.856 ♪ The bombs bursting in air ♪ 18:04.856 --> 18:08.965 ♪ Gave proof through the night ♪ 18:08.965 --> 18:13.965 ♪ That our flag was still there ♪ 18:14.817 --> 18:19.817 ♪ Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave ♪ 18:23.952 --> 18:28.952 ♪ O'er the land of the free ♪ 18:30.170 --> 18:33.837 ♪ And the home of the brave ♪ 18:39.771 --> 18:44.021 (audience cheering and applauding) 18:47.820 --> 18:50.070 - [Emcee] Please be seated. 18:54.995 --> 18:56.745 - [Todd] Order, arms! 18:58.781 --> 19:01.198 - [Soldiers] And one and two. 19:07.692 --> 19:09.236 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, we are honored 19:09.236 --> 19:12.293 to have special guests for tonight's ceremony. 19:12.293 --> 19:15.771 His Excellency Joe Hockey, Ambassador of the Commonwealth 19:15.771 --> 19:18.614 of Australia to the United States. 19:18.614 --> 19:21.172 Senator The Honorable Michaelia Cash, 19:21.172 --> 19:24.013 Minister for Jobs and Innovation. 19:24.013 --> 19:27.415 The Honorable John Berry, former United States Ambassador 19:27.415 --> 19:29.147 to the Commonwealth of Australia, 19:29.147 --> 19:32.638 and President of the American Australian Association. 19:32.638 --> 19:35.259 The Honorable Thomas Modly, United States 19:35.259 --> 19:37.924 Undersecretary of the Navy. 19:37.924 --> 19:41.249 The Honorable John Gibson, Chief Management Officer 19:41.249 --> 19:43.712 of the Department of Defense. 19:43.712 --> 19:45.758 Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, 19:45.758 --> 19:48.192 Chief of Australian Army, and representative 19:48.192 --> 19:51.291 for the Chief of Australian Defence Force. 19:51.291 --> 19:53.516 General Paul Selva, Vice-Chairman 19:53.516 --> 19:55.549 of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 19:55.549 --> 19:57.665 General Mark Milley, Chief of Staff 19:57.665 --> 19:59.924 of the United States Army. 19:59.924 --> 20:02.758 Mister Dana Deasy, Chief Information Officer 20:02.758 --> 20:05.235 of the Department of Defense. 20:05.235 --> 20:08.484 Miss Mary Miller, performing duties of Assistant Secretary 20:08.484 --> 20:11.327 of Defense for Research and Engineering. 20:11.327 --> 20:14.062 And Admiral Charlie Ray, Vice-Commandant 20:14.062 --> 20:16.812 of the United States Coast Guard. 20:20.933 --> 20:23.433 - [Todd] Right, soldiers face! 20:24.461 --> 20:26.461 - [Man] And one and two. 20:30.031 --> 20:32.147 - [Todd] Right, face. 20:32.147 --> 20:33.822 - [Man] And one and two. 20:33.822 --> 20:35.564 - [Emcee] Once again, welcome to Fort Myer, 20:35.564 --> 20:38.694 and this evening's special performance of Twilight Tattoo, 20:38.694 --> 20:40.404 Army Strong. 20:40.404 --> 20:42.814 (gunshots) 20:42.814 --> 20:44.731 - [Todd] Forward march! 20:46.823 --> 20:50.323 (drums and fifes playing) 21:17.058 --> 21:19.237 - [Emcee] The origin of American military music 21:19.237 --> 21:21.039 can be traced to the fifers and drummers 21:21.039 --> 21:22.893 of the Revolutionary War. 21:22.893 --> 21:25.378 This musical heritage is represented today 21:25.378 --> 21:27.207 by the soldiers of the United States Army 21:27.207 --> 21:29.631 Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. 21:29.631 --> 21:32.754 These active duty musicians honor the soldiers of the past, 21:32.754 --> 21:35.538 while displaying the discipline, professionalism, 21:35.538 --> 21:40.538 and precision of today's Army to audiences around the globe. 21:41.322 --> 21:44.072 (majestic music) 22:09.711 --> 22:13.211 (drums and fifes playing) 23:12.800 --> 23:17.050 (audience cheering and applauding) 23:22.451 --> 23:25.201 (majestic music) 24:21.630 --> 24:24.380 (majestic music) 25:25.612 --> 25:28.029 (drum rolls) 26:27.307 --> 26:29.724 (drum rolls) 27:18.601 --> 27:22.851 (audience cheering and applauding) 27:26.733 --> 27:28.844 - [Man] Drum roll, hut. 27:28.844 --> 27:33.677 (drums and fifes playing "Yankee Doodle") 27:55.444 --> 27:57.293 - [Emcee] Once again, ladies and gentlemen, 27:57.293 --> 28:01.376 the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. 28:01.376 --> 28:05.626 (audience cheering and applauding) 28:19.032 --> 28:21.961 Less than a generation after the American Revolution, 28:21.961 --> 28:23.968 the Army was again called upon to defend 28:23.968 --> 28:27.235 our national sovereignty in the War of 1812. 28:27.235 --> 28:30.526 In battles that raged from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, 28:30.526 --> 28:34.092 American soldiers endured and persevered. 28:34.092 --> 28:36.973 As our nation's capital and the entire Chesapeake region 28:36.973 --> 28:39.172 was threatened in the summer of 1814, 28:39.172 --> 28:42.042 a small force of soldiers and militia held out 28:42.042 --> 28:45.753 against an invading British Army and Fleet at a small post 28:45.753 --> 28:47.836 near Baltimore, Maryland. 28:52.579 --> 28:53.662 - Make ready. 28:56.134 --> 28:56.967 Take aim. 28:58.966 --> 29:01.497 Fire! (gunshots) 29:01.497 --> 29:03.159 - [Man] Change step! 29:03.159 --> 29:04.826 - Advance, fire ops. 29:06.358 --> 29:08.265 - [Man] And one and two. 29:08.265 --> 29:09.744 (intense music) 29:09.744 --> 29:14.059 - We've been under constant attack the last two days. 29:14.059 --> 29:16.557 The enemy's pressed us hard, 29:16.557 --> 29:20.571 and they've been shelling Fort McHenry almost nonstop. 29:20.571 --> 29:21.571 But the men, 29:22.902 --> 29:25.156 the men endure the horrors of battle, 29:25.156 --> 29:28.070 and the bombardment like veterans. 29:28.070 --> 29:31.925 The courage and strength of the regular soldiers 29:31.925 --> 29:33.175 and the militia 29:34.194 --> 29:37.527 remains unbroken, despite the hardships. 29:38.539 --> 29:43.039 We have a bond, we trust each other, and our officers, 29:44.394 --> 29:47.056 and we know we will prevail. 29:47.056 --> 29:50.127 This morning at dawn, the fort's commander 29:50.127 --> 29:53.046 ordered an enormous flag to be raised to show the enemy 29:53.046 --> 29:55.926 that we will not be defeated. 29:55.926 --> 29:59.349 They say it can be seen for miles. 29:59.349 --> 30:04.123 That flag is our nation's symbol, our badge of honor, 30:04.123 --> 30:08.373 and it will not be lowered for this or for any foe. 30:10.637 --> 30:14.528 (audience cheering and applauding) 30:14.528 --> 30:16.445 - Forward, march, left, 30:18.091 --> 30:18.924 left, 30:20.627 --> 30:21.460 left, 30:22.628 --> 30:24.128 right, left, left. 30:26.361 --> 30:28.475 - [Emcee] America's Army played a pivotal role 30:28.475 --> 30:31.690 in shaping the early Republic, but in 1860, 30:31.690 --> 30:34.913 clouds of war gathered once again on the horizon. 30:34.913 --> 30:38.141 (bright music) 30:38.141 --> 30:41.984 For four long years, battles raged in places called Shiloh, 30:41.984 --> 30:45.325 Antietam, Gettysburg, and the wilderness. 30:45.325 --> 30:48.945 Over 600,000 Americans died in the War Between the States, 30:48.945 --> 30:50.755 as brother fought brother to determine 30:50.755 --> 30:53.059 the fate of the country. 30:53.059 --> 30:55.247 Many of the fallen were laid to rest in a newly established 30:55.247 --> 30:57.407 cemetery on the grounds of an estate 30:57.407 --> 30:59.986 overlooking Washington, D.C. 30:59.986 --> 31:02.653 (country music) 31:04.690 --> 31:09.690 ♪ I never thought that this is where I'd settle down ♪ 31:11.152 --> 31:16.152 ♪ I thought I'd die an old man back in my hometown ♪ 31:16.251 --> 31:19.806 ♪ They gave me this plot of land ♪ 31:19.806 --> 31:22.403 ♪ Me and some other men ♪ 31:22.403 --> 31:26.701 ♪ For a job well done ♪ 31:26.701 --> 31:31.701 ♪ There's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road ♪ 31:32.708 --> 31:37.708 ♪ The man inside, he cried the day they brought me home ♪ 31:37.737 --> 31:41.039 ♪ They folded up a flag ♪ 31:41.039 --> 31:43.936 ♪ And told my mom and dad ♪ 31:43.936 --> 31:47.784 ♪ We're proud of your son ♪ 31:47.784 --> 31:52.784 ♪ And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property ♪ 31:53.855 --> 31:58.855 ♪ I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company ♪ 31:59.973 --> 32:04.973 ♪ I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done ♪ 32:06.105 --> 32:08.757 ♪ I can rest in peace ♪ 32:08.757 --> 32:11.820 ♪ I'm one of the chosen ones ♪ 32:11.820 --> 32:16.820 ♪ I made it to Arlington ♪ 32:18.523 --> 32:23.523 ♪ I remember Daddy brought me here when I was eight ♪ 32:24.551 --> 32:29.551 ♪ We searched all day to find out where my granddad lay ♪ 32:29.635 --> 32:32.447 ♪ And when we finally found that cross ♪ 32:32.447 --> 32:37.447 ♪ He said, "Son, this is what it costs to keep us free" ♪ 32:39.401 --> 32:44.401 ♪ Now here I am a thousand stones away from him ♪ 32:45.457 --> 32:50.457 ♪ He recognized me on the day they brought me in ♪ 32:50.604 --> 32:54.109 ♪ And it gave me a chill ♪ 32:54.109 --> 32:56.590 ♪ When he clicked his heels ♪ 32:56.590 --> 33:00.340 ♪ And saluted me ♪ 33:00.340 --> 33:05.340 ♪ And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property ♪ 33:06.269 --> 33:11.269 ♪ I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company ♪ 33:12.178 --> 33:14.803 ♪ We're thankful for those thankful ♪ 33:14.803 --> 33:18.257 ♪ For the things we've done ♪ 33:18.257 --> 33:23.257 ♪ We can rest in peace, for we are the chosen ones ♪ 33:23.863 --> 33:28.863 ♪ We made it to Arlington ♪ 33:30.684 --> 33:33.680 ♪ Yeah, dust to dust ♪ 33:33.680 --> 33:38.680 ♪ Don't cry for us ♪ 33:39.183 --> 33:44.183 ♪ 'Cause we made it to Arlington ♪ 33:47.910 --> 33:49.743 ♪ Mmm ♪ 33:52.835 --> 33:56.002 (audience applauding) 34:02.799 --> 34:04.852 - [Emcee] Today, Arlington National Cemetery 34:04.852 --> 34:09.063 is the final resting place of over 400,000 American heroes, 34:09.063 --> 34:12.000 men and women who proudly wore their nation's uniform 34:12.000 --> 34:14.859 and served in times of peace and war. 34:14.859 --> 34:17.362 We honor their bravery, their sacrifices, 34:17.362 --> 34:19.171 and their commitment to preserving the freedoms 34:19.171 --> 34:22.004 we as Americans continue to enjoy. 34:23.578 --> 34:25.797 The small frontier army that came into being 34:25.797 --> 34:28.532 after the Civil War, and helped open the American West, 34:28.532 --> 34:31.214 would evolve into a larger and more complex 34:31.214 --> 34:33.778 fighting force, that first appeared on the world stage 34:33.778 --> 34:36.241 in the Spanish American War. 34:36.241 --> 34:39.406 Then, in 1917, the Army was called upon to deploy 34:39.406 --> 34:42.199 massive formations overseas, under the command 34:42.199 --> 34:44.599 of General John Pershing, to defeat the armies 34:44.599 --> 34:47.543 of the German Kaiser in World War One. 34:47.543 --> 34:49.531 This year marks the 100th anniversary 34:49.531 --> 34:52.204 of the Battle of Hamel, a battle in France 34:52.204 --> 34:54.555 that was a turning point in the First World War, 34:54.555 --> 34:56.892 and in the relationship between the United States 34:56.892 --> 34:58.374 and Australia. 34:58.374 --> 35:00.514 This was the first time U.S. troops fought 35:00.514 --> 35:02.576 alongside Australian troops. 35:02.576 --> 35:05.399 It was also the first time American soldiers had ever served 35:05.399 --> 35:08.651 under foreign command in an offensive operation, 35:08.651 --> 35:10.730 with the attacking forces led by Australia's 35:10.730 --> 35:13.282 greatest general, John Monash. 35:13.282 --> 35:17.151 Appropriately, Monash chose the Fourth of July, 1918, 35:17.151 --> 35:20.450 to launch an assault to take the village of Le Hamel. 35:20.450 --> 35:22.547 It was a decisive victory that put the German Army 35:22.547 --> 35:26.149 on the defensive until the Armistice four months later. 35:26.149 --> 35:28.401 This was the start of an unbreakable alliance 35:28.401 --> 35:30.948 that would see Australia fighting alongside the U.S. 35:30.948 --> 35:32.520 in every significant conflict 35:32.520 --> 35:35.048 in the 100 years that followed. 35:35.048 --> 35:39.048 (gunshots and soldiers yelling) 35:53.914 --> 35:57.202 (gentle music) 35:57.202 --> 35:59.408 - A little about the battle of Hamel, 35:59.408 --> 36:01.741 on the Fourth of July, 1918. 36:03.825 --> 36:07.044 The Americans fought splendidly, 36:07.044 --> 36:10.515 though not many of them, for they fought in units merged 36:10.515 --> 36:12.765 in the Australia's command. 36:14.684 --> 36:19.017 Before the battle, the commanding officer told them, 36:21.150 --> 36:23.975 the commanding officer told them that they'll be 36:23.975 --> 36:26.308 going in for the first time, 36:28.786 --> 36:31.453 in support with the Australians, 36:36.468 --> 36:37.301 and... 36:48.978 --> 36:50.588 - I've lost a lot of soldiers in hard combat 36:50.588 --> 36:53.127 these last few months as we pushed the Germans back. 36:53.127 --> 36:55.709 One of them was a young man from Iowa, 36:55.709 --> 36:59.209 Private Martin Treptow, just 24 years old. 37:00.476 --> 37:02.588 When we mailed his personal effects to his family, 37:02.588 --> 37:05.897 we found a message written inside the cover of his journal. 37:05.897 --> 37:09.398 He had written, "America must win this war, 37:09.398 --> 37:14.398 "therefore I will work, I will save, I will sacrifice, 37:14.683 --> 37:18.520 "I will endure, I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, 37:18.520 --> 37:20.479 "as if the issue of this whole struggle 37:20.479 --> 37:22.396 "depended on me alone." 37:23.769 --> 37:27.132 I've asked myself many times, how was he able to maintain 37:27.132 --> 37:30.597 such an outlook in the middle of all this horror? 37:30.597 --> 37:34.380 I still don't know the answer, but I think in all of us, 37:34.380 --> 37:37.694 as American soldiers, there's a sense of duty, 37:37.694 --> 37:41.163 a realization that the sacrifices made by our forefathers 37:41.163 --> 37:43.084 cannot have been in vain. 37:43.084 --> 37:45.082 I've heard it said that freedom is never more 37:45.082 --> 37:48.239 than one generation from extinction. 37:48.239 --> 37:50.282 It's our turn to stand up and fight for the rights 37:50.282 --> 37:52.184 and liberties that our fathers and grandfathers 37:52.184 --> 37:53.666 also battled for. 37:53.666 --> 37:56.333 It's the reason we're over here. 37:57.302 --> 38:00.264 (marching music) 38:00.264 --> 38:02.077 ♪ Over there ♪ 38:02.077 --> 38:04.305 ♪ Over there ♪ 38:04.305 --> 38:08.308 ♪ Send the word, send the word over there ♪ 38:08.308 --> 38:10.587 ♪ That the Yanks are coming ♪ 38:10.587 --> 38:13.016 ♪ The Yanks are coming ♪ 38:13.016 --> 38:16.598 ♪ The drums rum-tumming everywhere ♪ 38:16.598 --> 38:18.708 ♪ So prepare ♪ 38:18.708 --> 38:20.769 ♪ Say a prayer ♪ 38:20.769 --> 38:24.862 ♪ Send the word, send the word to beware ♪ 38:24.862 --> 38:29.437 ♪ We'll be over, we're coming over ♪ 38:29.437 --> 38:34.437 ♪ And we won't come back till it's over over there ♪ 38:38.310 --> 38:39.529 ♪ Johnnie, get your gun ♪ 38:39.529 --> 38:42.073 ♪ Get your gun, get your gun ♪ 38:42.073 --> 38:46.261 ♪ Take it on the run, on the run, on the run ♪ 38:46.261 --> 38:50.418 ♪ Hear them calling, you and me ♪ 38:50.418 --> 38:54.514 ♪ Every son of liberty ♪ 38:54.514 --> 38:58.542 ♪ Hurry right away, no delay, go today ♪ 38:58.542 --> 39:02.674 ♪ Make your daddy glad to have had such a lad ♪ 39:02.674 --> 39:06.602 ♪ Tell your sweetheart not to pine ♪ 39:06.602 --> 39:10.314 ♪ To be proud her boy's in line ♪ 39:10.314 --> 39:12.271 ♪ Over there ♪ 39:12.271 --> 39:14.472 ♪ Over there ♪ 39:14.472 --> 39:18.793 ♪ Send the word, send the word over there ♪ 39:18.793 --> 39:21.019 ♪ That the Yanks are coming ♪ 39:21.019 --> 39:23.216 ♪ The Yanks are coming ♪ 39:23.216 --> 39:26.850 ♪ The drums rum-tumming everywhere ♪ 39:26.850 --> 39:28.853 ♪ So prepare ♪ 39:28.853 --> 39:30.884 ♪ Say a prayer ♪ 39:30.884 --> 39:35.452 ♪ Send the word, send the word to beware ♪ 39:35.452 --> 39:39.613 ♪ We'll be over, we're coming over ♪ 39:39.613 --> 39:44.613 ♪ And we won't come back till it's over over there ♪ 39:49.928 --> 39:54.178 (audience applauding and cheering) 39:58.673 --> 40:00.699 - [Emcee] Though World War One has also been called 40:00.699 --> 40:03.538 the War to End All Wars, less than a generation 40:03.538 --> 40:06.465 after that conflict, the forces of tyranny and oppression 40:06.465 --> 40:09.128 again threatened our country and her allies 40:09.128 --> 40:11.407 in the Second World War. 40:11.407 --> 40:13.659 For four years, American soldiers 40:13.659 --> 40:16.306 and millions of men and women on the home front 40:16.306 --> 40:18.818 fought and worked together to decisively defeat 40:18.818 --> 40:21.079 the Axis powers around the globe. 40:21.079 --> 40:24.054 American soldiers stormed across the plains of Europe, 40:24.054 --> 40:27.154 and assaulted island fortresses throughout the Pacific, 40:27.154 --> 40:29.499 fighting side by side with our Australian allies 40:29.499 --> 40:31.832 to stop the Japanese advance. 40:31.832 --> 40:34.082 (gunshots) 40:36.366 --> 40:38.737 Despite fanatic resistance by the enemy, 40:38.737 --> 40:40.853 American soldiers would emerge victorious 40:40.853 --> 40:45.020 in both the European and Pacific theaters in 1945. 40:50.232 --> 40:52.497 General of the Armies John J. Pershing 40:52.497 --> 40:55.900 founded the United States Army Band in 1922. 40:55.900 --> 40:58.376 Today, almost a century later, the Army Band 40:58.376 --> 41:00.843 continues to play an important role in events 41:00.843 --> 41:03.600 of national and international significance, 41:03.600 --> 41:06.282 staging performances in the national capital region 41:06.282 --> 41:07.969 and around the globe. 41:07.969 --> 41:12.969 We now welcome the United States Army Band, Pershing's Own. 41:13.353 --> 41:16.520 (audience applauding) 41:20.111 --> 41:22.444 (drum roll) 41:24.772 --> 41:27.522 (marching music) 42:19.761 --> 42:24.011 (audience cheering and applauding) 42:26.224 --> 42:28.318 - [Emcee] Music has always played a critical role 42:28.318 --> 42:31.123 in the forging of America's national identity. 42:31.123 --> 42:33.917 From the birth of our nation, Americans have used music 42:33.917 --> 42:36.107 to strengthen our bonds as fellow citizens 42:36.107 --> 42:38.761 during times of crisis, and to remember the achievements 42:38.761 --> 42:40.796 of those who came before us. 42:40.796 --> 42:43.260 The United States Army Band, Pershing's Own, 42:43.260 --> 42:45.167 will now perform a medley of songs, 42:45.167 --> 42:47.703 including Waltzing Matilda, one of Australia's 42:47.703 --> 42:50.130 most famous ballads, that is sometimes described 42:50.130 --> 42:52.694 as their unofficial national anthem. 42:52.694 --> 42:55.954 Indicative of our long-standing U.S.-Australian mateship, 42:55.954 --> 42:57.315 the song was also adopted 42:57.315 --> 43:00.523 as the U.S. First Marine Division's official song, 43:00.523 --> 43:03.559 based on the division's service alongside Australian forces 43:03.559 --> 43:06.892 in the Pacific Theater in World War Two. 43:09.124 --> 43:11.874 (big band music) 43:34.698 --> 43:37.781 ("Sing, Sing, Sing") 44:25.494 --> 44:28.077 (bright music) 45:02.137 --> 45:04.637 (swing music) 45:27.864 --> 45:30.197 (drum roll) 45:38.447 --> 45:41.530 ("Waltzing Matilda") 47:04.593 --> 47:08.843 (audience applauding and cheering) 47:10.606 --> 47:15.606 ("Stars and Stripes Forever" by J.P. Sousa) 47:49.122 --> 47:52.334 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Army Band. 47:52.334 --> 47:56.584 (audience applauding and cheering) 47:59.487 --> 48:02.654 (drumsticks clicking) 48:03.619 --> 48:05.799 The peace that so many had fought and died for 48:05.799 --> 48:09.116 in World War Two lasted just a few short years. 48:09.116 --> 48:12.265 In June 1950, the Cold War turned hot, 48:12.265 --> 48:14.763 as American forces joined with the United Nations 48:14.763 --> 48:17.223 to resist Communist aggression in Korea. 48:17.223 --> 48:19.046 Among those who joined the fight 48:19.046 --> 48:21.199 against the insidious threat of Communism 48:21.199 --> 48:25.159 were elements of Australian Army, Navy, and Air Force, 48:25.159 --> 48:27.816 who fought valiantly in every phase of the war. 48:27.816 --> 48:30.346 Over 1.8 million American service members, 48:30.346 --> 48:32.484 many of them veterans of World War Two, 48:32.484 --> 48:35.261 fought desperate battles at places like Heartbreak Ridge, 48:35.261 --> 48:37.974 Pork Chop Hill, and Sandbag Castle, 48:37.974 --> 48:40.142 before an armistice which continues to this day 48:40.142 --> 48:42.951 was signed, and the fighting came to an end. 48:42.951 --> 48:45.534 (gentle music) 48:54.717 --> 48:57.967 (helicopters whirring) 49:15.032 --> 49:18.130 Less than a decade after the end of hostilities in Korea, 49:18.130 --> 49:20.921 the U.S. Army, joined once again by combat forces 49:20.921 --> 49:23.925 from the Commonwealth of Australia, were again called upon 49:23.925 --> 49:26.024 to confront our enemies in the steaming jungles 49:26.024 --> 49:29.391 and mountainous plateaus of Southeast Asia. 49:29.391 --> 49:31.632 As the Army entered Vietnam, it implemented 49:31.632 --> 49:34.466 an innovative concept, the use of helicopters 49:34.466 --> 49:36.723 that introduced a revolution in warfare, 49:36.723 --> 49:39.347 and created the concept of sky cavalry. 49:39.347 --> 49:42.830 Helicopter gunships mounted with machine guns and rockets 49:42.830 --> 49:45.659 rapidly delivered air assault troopers to the battlefield, 49:45.659 --> 49:47.429 where they could be supported by tactical air 49:47.429 --> 49:50.731 and overwhelming artillery fires. 49:50.731 --> 49:54.424 In 1965, the first of these air mobile units, 49:54.424 --> 49:57.772 from the First Cavalry Division, was deployed. 49:57.772 --> 50:00.622 (drum roll) 50:00.622 --> 50:02.420 (gunshots) 50:02.420 --> 50:04.753 - Move up, move up, come on! 50:05.776 --> 50:07.642 Right side, move up! 50:07.642 --> 50:09.892 (gunshots) 50:11.791 --> 50:13.374 Left side, move up! 50:14.807 --> 50:17.412 (gunshots) 50:17.412 --> 50:18.956 Man down! 50:18.956 --> 50:20.864 - Let's go, 13. 50:20.864 --> 50:23.364 (baby crying) 50:28.846 --> 50:30.679 - On 14 November 1965, 50:33.405 --> 50:36.933 450 soldiers from the Seventh Cav Regiment 50:36.933 --> 50:41.202 dropped into Landing Zone X-ray in the Ia Drang Valley. 50:41.202 --> 50:45.802 I'm their battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore. 50:45.802 --> 50:48.728 Our soldiers were mostly young draftees. 50:48.728 --> 50:53.598 Our NCOs and officers were regular Army, the best. 50:53.598 --> 50:56.134 When we hit the ground, we ran straight into 2,000 50:56.134 --> 50:58.786 seasoned North Vietnamese regulars. 50:58.786 --> 51:02.274 It was close combat with the enemy just feet away. 51:02.274 --> 51:05.844 A hornet's nest of zipping bullets, bursting grenades, 51:05.844 --> 51:08.359 and hand-to-hand combat. 51:08.359 --> 51:12.742 But despite being outnumbered, the men held. 51:12.742 --> 51:15.775 After three days and nights of intense fighting, 51:15.775 --> 51:18.312 the shooting finally stopped. 51:18.312 --> 51:21.378 An American army of draft-era citizen soldiers 51:21.378 --> 51:22.808 had battled North Vietnam's 51:22.808 --> 51:25.853 most experienced troops and prevailed. 51:25.853 --> 51:27.921 The new combat techniques that we had mastered 51:27.921 --> 51:31.710 prior to deploying had proved successful. 51:31.710 --> 51:35.667 Your soldiers were courageous, self-disciplined, 51:35.667 --> 51:37.871 and committed to each other. 51:37.871 --> 51:41.037 They didn't let America down when called upon, 51:41.037 --> 51:45.222 and I'm proud of 'em all, as I know you are, too. 51:45.222 --> 51:47.805 (gentle music) 51:54.511 --> 51:55.344 - [Emcee] The Vietnam War 51:55.344 --> 51:57.100 was America's longest conflict 51:57.100 --> 52:00.144 before the campaign in Afghanistan. 52:00.144 --> 52:04.394 (audience applauding and cheering) 52:06.033 --> 52:09.936 More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives in Vietnam. 52:09.936 --> 52:13.672 1,597 Americans remain unaccounted for, 52:13.672 --> 52:15.552 and are never forgotten. 52:15.552 --> 52:17.846 The men and women of our Army fought in incredibly 52:17.846 --> 52:20.548 challenging conditions, but never wavered in their courage 52:20.548 --> 52:24.215 and commitment to the nation and each other. 52:25.882 --> 52:29.175 In the post-Vietnam era, thousands of American soldiers 52:29.175 --> 52:32.535 continued to serve the nation both in and out of uniform, 52:32.535 --> 52:34.452 truly soldiers for life. 52:34.452 --> 52:36.151 They helped transform America's army 52:36.151 --> 52:38.010 into an all-volunteer force, 52:38.010 --> 52:39.685 that became the world's most professional 52:39.685 --> 52:42.002 and capable military team. 52:42.002 --> 52:45.168 Today, the dedication and excellence of the American soldier 52:45.168 --> 52:49.949 is reflected in the United States Army Drill Team. 52:49.949 --> 52:54.199 (audience applauding and cheering) 52:56.568 --> 52:58.722 We ask that no one use flash photography, 52:58.722 --> 53:00.646 as the soldiers are using real weapons 53:00.646 --> 53:02.305 with sharpened bayonets. 53:02.305 --> 53:04.417 However, we do encourage you to cheer and applaud 53:04.417 --> 53:07.337 the soldiers throughout the performance. 53:07.337 --> 53:10.202 Since the birth of our nation, American soldiers 53:10.202 --> 53:13.419 have always committed to a professional ethic of values, 53:13.419 --> 53:17.123 possess unquestionable character, and are highly competent. 53:17.123 --> 53:20.046 The Drill Team is the embodiment of these qualities. 53:20.046 --> 53:22.017 Members of the Drill Team are from all corners 53:22.017 --> 53:25.555 of the United States, with a wide range of specialties. 53:25.555 --> 53:27.186 They have perfected their mission, 53:27.186 --> 53:29.614 and are here to share it with you today. 53:29.614 --> 53:31.947 (drum roll) 53:35.673 --> 53:37.173 - [Man] Mark time! 53:39.898 --> 53:40.731 Halt! 53:42.903 --> 53:45.570 (intense music) 53:57.938 --> 53:59.690 - [Emcee] Today, the Drill Team is commanded 53:59.690 --> 54:04.690 by First Lieutenant Adam Skeenstra from Ontario, California. 54:04.965 --> 54:08.132 (audience applauding) 54:33.655 --> 54:36.322 (intense music) 54:42.833 --> 54:45.000 The drill team represents today's soldiers, 54:45.000 --> 54:47.183 as well as yesterday's heroes, who proudly fought 54:47.183 --> 54:49.534 in the Revolutionary War, and continue to serve 54:49.534 --> 54:51.685 in the mountains of Afghanistan, 54:51.685 --> 54:53.664 throughout the Middle East, Europe, 54:53.664 --> 54:55.997 Korea, and around the world. 54:59.536 --> 55:00.953 - [Soldiers] Hey! 55:02.294 --> 55:06.544 (audience applauding and cheering) 55:08.453 --> 55:10.788 (intense music) 55:10.788 --> 55:13.246 - [Emcee] The Army is made, equipped, and trained to execute 55:13.246 --> 55:15.420 any range of missions. 55:15.420 --> 55:18.112 This is done with the same trust, precision, 55:18.112 --> 55:21.443 discipline, and professionalism that the Drill Team displays 55:21.443 --> 55:24.943 with each rifle spin and coordinated move. 55:55.919 --> 55:58.336 (rock music) 56:04.222 --> 56:08.472 (audience applauding and cheering) 56:37.148 --> 56:40.065 (rock guitar solo) 57:21.251 --> 57:25.501 (audience applauding and cheering) 57:35.560 --> 57:37.977 (rock music) 58:07.415 --> 58:08.582 - Ready, step. 58:11.824 --> 58:14.486 - [Emcee] And now, the most difficult maneuver of all, 58:14.486 --> 58:16.455 the soldiers will continue to march 58:16.455 --> 58:19.623 as members from the front rank toss their rifle into the air 58:19.623 --> 58:21.763 over the formation, to be caught by the soldier 58:21.763 --> 58:23.221 in the rear rank. 58:23.221 --> 58:26.251 This is an exercise in trust, as each member will have 58:26.251 --> 58:29.347 to put their safety in the hands of their brothers in arms. 58:29.347 --> 58:31.434 This is the United States Army Drill Team's 58:31.434 --> 58:33.992 signature maneuver since 1958. 58:33.992 --> 58:37.486 The front to rear overhead rifle toss. 58:37.486 --> 58:39.819 (drum roll) 59:01.146 --> 59:05.396 (audience applauding and cheering) 59:09.047 --> 59:10.978 - [Man] Ready, march. 59:10.978 --> 59:12.969 - [Emcee] Ladies and gentlemen, once again, 59:12.969 --> 59:16.038 the ambassadors for today's Army, yesterday's heroes, 59:16.038 --> 59:21.038 and tomorrow's soldiers, your United States Army Drill Team! 59:21.310 --> 59:23.727 (rock music) 59:30.531 --> 59:33.114 (gentle music) 59:35.312 --> 59:37.941 Throughout the last two decades of the 20th century, 59:37.941 --> 59:41.081 American soldiers brought about an end to the Cold War, 59:41.081 --> 59:43.577 and conducted combat operations and humanitarian 59:43.577 --> 59:46.839 and peacekeeping missions, in places like Grenada, 59:46.839 --> 59:50.172 Panama, Somalia, Haiti, and the Balkans. 59:51.473 --> 59:54.636 In 1990, America's Army, working side by side 59:54.636 --> 59:57.008 with joint and coalition partners, 59:57.008 --> 59:59.616 defeated the Iraqi military in just 100 hours 59:59.616 --> 01:00:01.774 of ground combat. 01:00:01.774 --> 01:00:05.904 Since September 11th, 2001, the men and women of your Army 01:00:05.904 --> 01:00:07.602 have carried the fight to those who would threaten 01:00:07.602 --> 01:00:09.949 our way of life, from the deserts of Iraq 01:00:09.949 --> 01:00:12.616 to the mountains of Afghanistan. 01:00:16.203 --> 01:00:18.524 Your Army remains ever vigilant, 01:00:18.524 --> 01:00:20.533 and in a constant state of readiness. 01:00:20.533 --> 01:00:23.389 American soldiers and our allies, including significant 01:00:23.389 --> 01:00:25.658 elements of the Australian Defence Force, 01:00:25.658 --> 01:00:28.027 remain decisively engaged, taking the fight 01:00:28.027 --> 01:00:30.694 to our enemies around the globe. 01:00:33.199 --> 01:00:35.782 (bright music) 01:00:36.957 --> 01:00:39.204 - I am Staff Sergeant Cheryl Hawkins 01:00:39.204 --> 01:00:41.162 from San Diego, California, 01:00:41.162 --> 01:00:44.035 and I am an American soldier. 01:00:44.035 --> 01:00:46.589 I am a warrior and a member of a team. 01:00:46.589 --> 01:00:48.590 I serve the people of the United States, 01:00:48.590 --> 01:00:50.821 and live the Army values. 01:00:50.821 --> 01:00:53.757 For 243 years, soldiers have served our nation 01:00:53.757 --> 01:00:57.289 during times of profound change and conflict. 01:00:57.289 --> 01:01:00.102 The one constant, our values. 01:01:00.102 --> 01:01:01.269 Loyalty, duty, 01:01:02.652 --> 01:01:05.534 respect, selfless service, 01:01:05.534 --> 01:01:09.106 honor, integrity, and personal courage, 01:01:09.106 --> 01:01:11.839 values that will continue to inspire our soldiers 01:01:11.839 --> 01:01:13.756 for the next 243 years. 01:01:16.804 --> 01:01:18.743 - I'm Corporal Loughlin Patterson, 01:01:18.743 --> 01:01:20.388 from Armidale, Australia. 01:01:20.388 --> 01:01:24.404 I'm an Australian soldier, an expert in close combat, 01:01:24.404 --> 01:01:29.071 mentally and physically tough, committed and courageous. 01:01:30.221 --> 01:01:34.554 I lead by example and strive to take the initiative. 01:01:36.756 --> 01:01:41.358 - I am Sergeant Ivana Cosmaczesta, from Bialystok, Poland. 01:01:41.358 --> 01:01:44.638 I will always place the mission first. 01:01:44.638 --> 01:01:48.669 I'll never accept defeat, I'll never quit. 01:01:48.669 --> 01:01:51.618 I'll never leave a fallen comrade. 01:01:51.618 --> 01:01:55.651 I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, 01:01:55.651 --> 01:02:00.006 trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. 01:02:00.006 --> 01:02:04.756 I will always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself. 01:02:05.954 --> 01:02:09.352 These soldiers reflect our warrior's ethos. 01:02:09.352 --> 01:02:10.584 Tough, 01:02:10.584 --> 01:02:11.953 disciplined, 01:02:11.953 --> 01:02:14.953 talented, and proud of our heritage. 01:02:17.438 --> 01:02:20.085 - Private Joel Green from Hobart, Tasmania. 01:02:20.085 --> 01:02:24.571 I am committed to learning and working for the team. 01:02:24.571 --> 01:02:27.219 The rising sun is my badge of honor. 01:02:27.219 --> 01:02:30.136 I am an Australian soldier, always. 01:02:33.349 --> 01:02:37.126 - I am Private Curtis Nelson, from Harlan, Iowa. 01:02:37.126 --> 01:02:40.995 I am an expert, and I am a professional. 01:02:40.995 --> 01:02:45.254 I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy 01:02:45.254 --> 01:02:49.616 the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. 01:02:49.616 --> 01:02:52.513 I do not do this because I have to. 01:02:52.513 --> 01:02:55.403 I do this because the nation needs me. 01:02:55.403 --> 01:02:59.082 I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. 01:02:59.082 --> 01:03:03.082 I am an American solder, and we are Army Strong. 01:03:09.224 --> 01:03:13.474 (audience cheering and applauding) 01:03:14.672 --> 01:03:16.237 - [Emcee] Now taking the floor to the famous 01:03:16.237 --> 01:03:19.801 World War One era song, It's a Long Way to Tipperary, 01:03:19.801 --> 01:03:22.208 are elements of your United States Army, 01:03:22.208 --> 01:03:26.708 joined by our mates from the Australian Defence Force. 01:03:27.814 --> 01:03:32.814 (band playing "It's a Long Way to Tipperary") 01:04:30.715 --> 01:04:34.965 (audience cheering and applauding) 01:04:42.471 --> 01:04:44.754 - [Emcee] It has been a pleasure for the United States Army 01:04:44.754 --> 01:04:46.957 to have presented Twilight Tattoo. 01:04:46.957 --> 01:04:48.691 Our soldiers will remain on the floor, 01:04:48.691 --> 01:04:50.833 and are available to answer your questions 01:04:50.833 --> 01:04:52.582 and pose for photographs. 01:04:52.582 --> 01:04:54.362 Thank you for coming out to help us honor 01:04:54.362 --> 01:04:56.580 the selfless service of American soldiers, 01:04:56.580 --> 01:04:58.986 past and present, and to help us celebrate 01:04:58.986 --> 01:05:02.496 100 years of mateship with our Australian mates and allies. 01:05:02.496 --> 01:05:04.285 Enjoy the rest of your evening. 01:05:04.285 --> 01:05:05.285 Army Strong! 01:05:06.303 --> 01:05:10.470 (audience yelling and applauding) 01:05:13.598 --> 01:05:17.265 (soldiers yelling commands) 01:05:24.549 --> 01:05:27.716 (audience chattering) 01:05:33.244 --> 01:05:34.911 - [Soldier] At ease!