I recently heard a pretty cool military medley and it got me wondering: Is there some kind of medley that samples from all the branches' signature sounds or songs?
Yes, it's common to hear a "Service Song Medley" or "Armed Forces Medley" performed at various public events, particularly those dedicated to honoring the military. This medley typically includes the official songs of all branches of U.S. Armed Forces. Here's a breakdown:
1. "The Army Goes Rolling Along" for the U.S. Army.
2. "The Marines' Hymn" for the U.S. Marine Corps.
3. "Anchors Aweigh" for the U.S. Navy.
4. "The U.S. Air Force (Wild Blue Yonder)" for the U.S. Air Force.
5. "Semper Paratus" for the U.S. Coast Guard.
As of 2020, "The Space Force March" has been incorporated into the medley to represent the Space Force, the newest branch of the military.
When performed in a medley, the order of these songs usually respects the order of precedence of the service branches, with the Army first and the Space Force last. Each branch's section of the medley generally includes some of the most iconic and recognizable phrases from their respective songs, capturing their spirit and traditions.
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