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SALUTE TO THE SERVICES

The Salute to Services segment of the concert, performed just prior to the address by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is an annual tradition to honor and salute the men and women who are serving or have served in the six official branches of our armed forces and their families. National Memorial Day Concert founder and producer Jerry Colbert commissioned American composer Henry Mancini to create a medley arrangement incorporating the service song of each official branch of the armed services.

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WATCH THE SALUTE TO SERVICES FROM THE 2024 CONCERT

Check out the recordings below to hear the full service songs performed by their respective bands.

U.S. COAST GUARD

“Semper Paratus” performed by The United States Coast Guard Band

U.S. SPACE FORCE

“Semper Supra” performed by The United States Air Force Band

U.S. AIR FORCE

“The Air Force Song” performed by The United States Air Force Band

U.S. NAVY

“Anchors Aweigh” performed by The United States Navy Band

U.S. MARINE CORPS

“The Marine Corps Hymn” performed by The United States Marine Band

U.S. ARMY

“As the Army Goes Rolling Along” performed by The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”