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Join us in wishing a special happy birthday to the U.S. Navy as we salute all active-duty sailors and veterans.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Gary Sinise’s first USO Lt Dan Band Concert at Great Lakes Naval Base back in 2003 as Gary & the Lt. Dan Band returned to Great Lakes Naval Base to perform for over 5000 boot camp recruits! This historic concert marked Gary and the Lt. Dan Band’s eighth performance at Great Lakes Naval Base.

“Attending concerts is not a normal part of boot camp,” said U.S. Navy CAPT Kertreck Brooks. “This will be something they will talk about for many years after they leave and say when I was in boot camp, I got to attend a Gary Sinise concert. Not all recruits can say that.”
Gary’s father, Robert, and his Uncle Jerry proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy, and Gary’s father also attended boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Base, giving these trips special meaning for him.

Enjoy the video and watch Gary & the Lt. Dan Band bring Honor. Gratitude. Rock & Roll to Great Lakes Naval Base.

Earlier this month, Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band and Stolen Silver hosted a memorable appreciation concert for veterans and first responders in our new hometown of Franklin, Tennessee. Thousands were in attendance at the annual Franklin Family Day at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, which also included tons of fun free activities before the concert, including miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo!

“I’ve been coming to Tennessee for a while, and I just really loved being here,” said Gary. “I have a lot of friends here, and I started zeroing in on Tennessee as a perfect place for the family and the Foundation. Once I made the decision to move the family, I called my board up and told them. … Now, we are right here.”