Members of the 338th Army Band speak about their performances at Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth, MI. The 338th Army Band performed at the 34th annual Zehnder’s Snowfest with many concerts such as country music, a wind and brass ensemble, patriotic, and a rock concert.(U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Karleshia Gater)
For many years, the 338th Army Band has been a highlight of Zehnder’s Snowfest, a winter festival in downtown Frankenmuth, Michigan. The month-long event is renowned for its ice and snow sculpture contests, carnival rides, and live music. Each year, Zehnder’s Snowfest attracts more than 80,000 visitors to the town.
During the festival’s final weekend, the 338th Army Band, stationed in Livonia, Michigan, and Whitehall, Ohio, performed...
The 338th Army Band welcomed Spc. Bryan Clark at Zehnder’s Snowfest, where he made his debut as a keyboardist. The festival, known for its ice sculptures and live music, provided a platform for the band to engage with the community.
Just outside the 952nd Quartermaster Building in Livonia, Michigan, the U.S. Army's 798th Field Feeding Detachment constructed a fully operating, semi enclosed, outdoor kitchen to simulate real-time field feeding for U.S. Army Soldiers.
Veterans Day serves as a time for reflection and connection for three former U.S. Army paratroopers: Stephen Markardt, Jerry Stewart, and Jason Oakley, who share a legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice. Each found unique meaning in their military careers, from Markardt's adventurous airborne training in Europe to Stewart's four-decade career inspired by his father's World War II service, and Oakley's family-driven commitment through...
The article highlights the experiences of Maj. Jeku Arce, a first-generation Asian American with Filipino heritage, during Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Arce reflects on his journey of cultural identity and service in the U.S. Army Reserve, which has helped him connect with his heritage and build a sense of community. Born in Kuwait and fluent in Arabic, Filipino, and English, Arce felt disconnected from his...
Cpl. Isaac Copeland has marked a significant milestone in his military career by reenlisting with the 220th Public Affairs Detachment as a public affairs mass communications specialist. Initially serving as a direct fire infantryman in the 125th Infantry Regiment, Copeland transitioned from the National Guard's Inactive Ready Reserve into his current role through the try-one program. His passion for public affairs is reflected in his academic...
