MAJ Ronnie Reams8368146<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Noticed them on the news for being in a contest. Had different flashes on their berets. I would think they would be in Band company. USMA singers are part of the USMA band* and Sea Chanters part of the Navy band, so I wonder. <br />*Have a MSG that has a beautiful voice.Is the 82nd Airborne Division Choir a TDA unit or is it a part of the Band?2023-07-12T14:48:57-04:00MAJ Ronnie Reams8368146<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Noticed them on the news for being in a contest. Had different flashes on their berets. I would think they would be in Band company. USMA singers are part of the USMA band* and Sea Chanters part of the Navy band, so I wonder. <br />*Have a MSG that has a beautiful voice.Is the 82nd Airborne Division Choir a TDA unit or is it a part of the Band?2023-07-12T14:48:57-04:002023-07-12T14:48:57-04:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member8368151<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They're most likely Borrowed Military Manpower from across the division on a tasking.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2023 3:01 PM2023-07-12T15:01:00-04:002023-07-12T15:01:00-04:00COL Randall C.8368152<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Although the official designation is "82d Airborne Division Band", they are fully known as the "82d Airborne Division 'All-American' Band & Chorus" since late 2016.<br /><br />Serving in the Chorus is a two-year special duty assignment if selected (they hold auditions several times a year). The chorus has a authorized strength of 30 individuals.Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 12 at 2023 3:02 PM2023-07-12T15:02:45-04:002023-07-12T15:02:45-04:00COL Dan Ruder8368323<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-794251"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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