20th Anniversary of Gary Sinise's First Lt. Dan Band Concert at Great Lakes Naval Base

Join us today 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.

[operatorhelper]

Gary I remember when you were in Pittsburgh Pa . My dad was in boot camp in the same place Gary. He too was a Korean War veteran.
And all of us are lucky to have you for sure. ❤

[hapax]

I try to donate to the Sinise Foundation as often as I can. I have the utmost respect for Gary and his organization, and for what they are working so hard to accomplish.

[gailbrookhart]

Thank you, Gary and the Lt Dan Band. Love that you went to Great Lakes to show your love for our military. My dad and my brother both entered the Navy at Great Lakes.

[runever]

Lt. Dan Band👏👏👏
You guys are AMAZING
I saw you back in September 2014.
I hope you come back to the South soon.
🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇸 God bless

[lovingmayberry]

Bless you Gary, your foundation, and all those who serve! ❤️🫶

[BettyBlumenauer]

What a wonderful job you do. God bless you Gary and your band.I hope you have a wonderful day. 🌈🙏💕👍

[CindiMuldoon]

God Bless You, Your Band and Every Man, Woman serving

[yvonnenelson]

OMG, Gary Sinise, what a wonderful greeting and welcome to the Great Lakes Naval BASE. They welcomed you with open arms. They love you for being there for them to have such a wonder, most memorable time of their lives, God Bless Gary Sinise and ALL the troops, veterans and their families he has entertained over the years. They shall never be forgotten !

[terrydobson]

My dad who is a Nam veteran just passed away on the 11th he was 85 years old

[wesmoffett]

Thanks so much! My son is a huge fan, went to Great Lakes and actually led some of his marches to the tune "Shut up and Dance with me". I don't care what u think, I'm still glad Gump saved ya!😊 Thanks again for all u do!

[erockromulan]

Looking forward to your NBK show this weekend!

[Maggie-gv]

Welcome back Gary to GLNB….Sadly I am no longer a USO Volunteer there!! God Bless you Patriot Humanitarian and Dad!! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
By far one of the most humble and giving man / patriot I have ever had the honor to meet & work at No Doughs in the USO on base!!
Thank you Gary, from Maggie D ( friend of John & Dusty Masson!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[brigittelange]

First LT.Dan Band, Gary Du bist einfach Klasse, der beste for ever, 🫶🫂❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎸🇩🇪🇩🇪🫶🫂

[GavinMccain-up]

Our son just graduated great lakes 6/27/24

[tonybrock]

I just love what you do and represent but oh boy that was just way too cheesy and patronising... Just get the hard rock on and just do it!