The U.S. Army Blues celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2007. The Army Blues became an official part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in 1972. Over the years it has evolved into the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army. As a component of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the Army Blues is one of the few remaining professional big bands working today. The “Blues” were awarded their first ever “Wammy” (Washington Area Music Awards) in February 2008 for “Blues at Thirty Five.”