Soldiers of the 338th Army Band, 88th Readiness Division, deliver electrifying performances across multiple genres during Snowfest in Frankenmuth, Michigan, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2025. From high-energy rock with Mandatory Fun to country hits with Camouflage and traditional military music, the band showcased their versatility while engaging with the community through music. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Isaac Copeland)
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.
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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...
