United States Army Herald Trumpets

The unit is also charged with providing general public duties support in the Military District of Washington and beyond.

Following successful international tours during World War II, the band split into various sub-groups, including the Herald Trumpets.

[2][3] Its first public performance was for the arrival of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II at the official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway and its first White House state arrival ceremony was during the 1960 state visit of Charles de Gaulle.

Each trumpet is dressed with a ceremonial tabard emblazoned with the heraldic achievement of the U.S. Army Band.

The unit's winter ceremonial uniform consists of a blue blouse with choker collar.

The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets play "Hail to the Chief" as President Barack Obama walks out of the Diplomatic Reception Room .
The image on the unit's drums is known as "the Grand Republic" and was designed by Gus Moeller.
U.S. Army Herald Trumpets playing The Star-Spangled Banner
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets perform at the 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C., May 25, 2008.