{"id":110502,"date":"2026-07-07T09:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=110502"},"modified":"2026-07-07T09:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:14:17","slug":"americas-250-and-patriotism-highlight-june-27-performance-by-10th-mountain-division-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/07\/07\/americas-250-and-patriotism-highlight-june-27-performance-by-10th-mountain-division-band\/","title":{"rendered":"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[By Wendy Post]<\/p>\n<p>It was all stars and stripes as the 10th Mountain Division Band, a unit of active-duty musicians from Fort Drum, took the stage at the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley for a patriotic performance. According to the Band Commander, W01 Henry Soriano, Saturday was the band\u2019s 360th show, with 32 more to go just in \u201cNorth Country.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For Band Commander Soriano and the others, performing with and directing the band has been \u201cthe pleasure of a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110505\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090323\/Mountain4.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110505\" class=\"wp-image-110505 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090323\/Mountain4.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090323\/Mountain4.jpeg 800w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090323\/Mountain4-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090323\/Mountain4-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The band\u2019s commander, W01 Henry Soriano, stands near the stage where the 10th Mountain Division Band delivered a patriotic performance on June 27 at the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Things began at noon with the Kirby Band, followed by the Country Pickers. The 10th Mountain Division Band took the stage at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the 10th Mountain Division U.S. Army Band\u2019s patriotic performance, honoring America\u2019s 250th birthday, an American flag was proudly raised in a special flag-raising ceremony performed by the VFW\u2019s Honor Guard; and Dennis Mullen, director of the Tioga County Veterans\u2019 Service Agency, thanked them and all who are serving or have served. He also reminded guests of the services offered by his agency.<\/p>\n<p>Guests were spread out on the Depot\u2019s lawn, anticipating the patriotic performance; most had lawn chairs and brought umbrellas to deflect the heat under the mostly sunny skies that day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110503\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090246\/Mountain2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110503\" class=\"wp-image-110503 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090246\/Mountain2.jpg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090246\/Mountain2.jpg 600w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090246\/Mountain2-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests arrive at the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley on June 27 for a patriotic performance by the 10th Mountain Division Band. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Over in the depot, workers and volunteers readied to serve refreshments to the band following their performance. Others sat outside on the benches along the Depot, catching some shade and celebrating America\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110508\" style=\"width: 943px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090352\/Mountain7.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110508\" class=\"wp-image-110508 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090352\/Mountain7.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"933\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090352\/Mountain7.jpeg 933w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090352\/Mountain7-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090352\/Mountain7-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diana Schaffer gives 100-year-old Jim Alexander of Vestal a handshake and thanks him for his service as she passes by with the attendance counter clicker. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Diana Schaffer, who had spent the day counting guests, recorded over 300 by 2 p.m. One guest in particular that she recorded, Jim Alexander of Vestal, sat in a lawn chair with a cool refreshment by his side. Accompanied by Gary Truce of Endwell, Jim soon revealed that he was 100 years old and a Navy veteran who served during World War II.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110506\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090333\/Mountain5.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110506\" class=\"wp-image-110506 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090333\/Mountain5.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090333\/Mountain5.jpeg 600w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090333\/Mountain5-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured is 100 year old Jim Alexander of Vestal, who was enjoying the show. He is pictured with Gary Truce of Endwell for the June 27 performance by the 10th Mountain Division Band at the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jim explained that he was in the V-12 Navy College Training Program, a World War II officer-candidacy initiative (1943\u20131946) designed to rapidly train naval and marine officers, but the war was over by the time he completed the program, so he never saw the battlefield.<\/p>\n<p>He then added, \u201cPretty soon I\u2019ll be 101,\u201d as he tapped his feet to the music playing on the nearby stage.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby the Depot and looking on proudly was W01 Henry Soriano of Fort Drum, the band\u2019s Commander.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to Henry, who advanced from Sergeant First Class to Band Commander W01 within his current 12 years of military service, he has led the band as Commander since arriving at Fort Drum in August 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110507\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090342\/Mountain6.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110507\" class=\"wp-image-110507 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090342\/Mountain6.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090342\/Mountain6.jpeg 600w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090342\/Mountain6-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured inside the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley, from left, are W01 Henry Soriano, band commander; Marcia Kiechle, depot director; Ken Fontana, a volunteer with the Newark Valley Historical Society; Christopher Cena, Giovanna Cena, and Vincent Cena, all from Newark Valley. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>His story prior to that is also of interest. Henry went to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a jazz major in 2006. After that, he went on tour with Dancing with the Stars for seven years, playing drums. \u201cBurn the Floor\u201d was the show\u2019s label.<\/p>\n<p>However, Henry always wanted to join the military and was able to do so in 2013. Joining as the band\u2019s drummer, he now serves as its Commander, leading the band through military history with its patriotic ballads, renditions, and even a hint of pop, rock, and jazz blended in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110510\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090416\/Mountain1.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110510\" class=\"wp-image-110510 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090416\/Mountain1.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090416\/Mountain1.jpeg 500w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090416\/Mountain1-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 10th Mountain Division Band renders a patriotic performance at the Ray Shaver Depot in Newark Valley on June 27. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The next big show for the band will be the festivities in New York City over the Fourth of July; another show under the Army Band\u2019s belt.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about the band at <a href=\"https:\/\/home.army.mil\/drum\/units-tenants\/10th-mountain-division-band\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/home.army.mil\/drum\/units-tenants\/10th-mountain-division-band<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110509\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090404\/Mountain8.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110509\" class=\"wp-image-110509 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090404\/Mountain8.jpeg\" alt=\"America\u2019s 250 and patriotism highlight June 27 performance by 10th Mountain Division Band\" width=\"800\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090404\/Mountain8.jpeg 800w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090404\/Mountain8-294x300.jpeg 294w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/07090404\/Mountain8-768x784.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-110509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Kasinski of Newark Valley made time to thank one of the members, Staff Sergeant Sheila Luta, for her service. SSGT Luta plays the piccolo in the band. 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