Armed Forces Medley

He drew from only 4 services and ended his work with a characteristic grand finale "Army .. Navy.. Air Force .. Marines !

Commercially released in 1972, the medley was used extensively during the 1975/6 USA bicentennial celebrations and became known as a song in its own right, with the later addition of Semper Paratus ('Always Ready'), for the Coast Guard.

In recent years, the medley has been followed by closing remarks by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Since then the Medley was always sung during the concert's finale and has become a common fixture in many band and orchestra concerts within the United States as a way to honor the active servicemen and women, reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces and the National Guard Bureau.

The Medley was also played at the July 4th, 2020 Second Salute to America event (that took place at the South Lawn of the White House).