The 9th Army “Arctic Warrior” Band based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has been secured by the Alaska Inaugural Ball Committee as the entertainment for the gala set for Feb 2 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. The event has sold out with 882 seats sold and a waiting list.
It’s a black-tie event to honor the election of Governor Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer.
The 9th Army Band deploys around the state to provide official band support to military ceremonies, as well as providing public outreach at holiday and other community events. It was repositioned in 2016 from Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks to the Anchorage base and has 42 musicians .
In addition to the jazz band, Dave Stieren and Sarah Erkmann Ward will co-emcee the event and other entertainment, including a dance band, is being finalized.
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