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LeadershipSA group gains insight into the military during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston visit
September 19, 2024 — A group of more than 50 San Antonio community leaders gained insight into several areas of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during a visit by LeadershipSA on Sept. 11, 2024... MORE

Band of the West and 'Fort Sam's Own' team up for holiday music performances
December 15, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band, "Fort Sam's Own," played two Holiday in Red, White, & Blue concerts Dec. 9 and 10 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center. The joint performance featured holiday music, singing, solo performances and candy canes for the kids. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general, introduces the U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" as they team up for a "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" concert Dec. 9, 2017 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center, 402 Lance St., in San Antonio. The annual performance is free and open to the public and is a holiday tradition.

AF Band of the West, Army's 323rd Army Band pair up for "Holiday in Red, White and Blue'
December 4, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" team up for a "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" Dec. 9 and 10... MORE

A "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" is planned for 3 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center.

'Fort Sam's Own' opens Houston's Thanksgiving Parade
November 24, 2017 — The 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam's Own” spent Thanksgiving Day morning Nov. 23 marching in the 68th Annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade... MORE

The 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam's Own” spent Thanksgiving Day morning Nov. 23 marching in the 68th Annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade. Thousands of people braved chilly temperatures to line the city streets for the parade. The 323rd Army Band played the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies, then marched off after playing the Army Song.

323rd Army Band orchestrates their final reunion concert
September 8, 2017 — Throughout the halls of a vintage brick building on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a medley of musical instruments echo in harmonious symphony. However, these halls will soon fall silent, as the musicians of the 323rd Army Band, also known as “Fort Sam’s Own,” make preparations for their final reunion concert, “As Time Goes By,” at the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio Sept. 24. ... MORE

Sgt. Jonathan Solby (left) and Sgt. Daniel Estes (right), trombonists with the 323d Army Band at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, perform at the Watson Fine Arts Center as part of the San Antonio Youth Wind Ensemble Performance April 13. The 323rd Army Band’s final reunion concert – scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Alamo – signifies the impending dissolution of the unit by fall of 2018.

323rd Army Band flutist connects through music
August 27, 2015 — Spc. Michael Kwak shows students a non-traditional path to being a working musician... MORE

Spec. Michael Kwak, 323rd Army Band flutist, reviews music with a flute player during La Vernia High School’s annual summer band camp Aug. 3-7.