It is currently based in the German city of Sembach, being subordinated to the Headquarters Battalion, USAREUR, in Wiesbaden.
Its original purpose was to support USAREUR and represent the United States Army in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
On 27 October 1981, the band and Soldiers' Chorus were combined under the direction US Army Europe Public Affairs Office and have since performed together as a single unit.
Their main purpose is to entertain American troops, alongside perform for diplomatic guests.
[14] The Dixieland Band consists of 6 musicians who perform traditionally popular American songs from a specific time period in the United States.