JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band in concert at Memorial Stadium Aug. 3 with gates opening at 5 p.m. This will be Sinise and the band's second appearance at JBLM since 2017. Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock and good times as Sinise and the band pay tribute to music that spanned generations. This free event is open to all Moral Welfare Recreation-eligible patrons.

The Lt. Dan Band, founded by Gary Sinise in 2003, is a cover band known for its energetic performances and support for those who have heroically served including military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Named after Sinise's iconic character Lieutenant Dan Taylor in the Academy Award-winning film Forrest Gump which celebrated its 30^th anniversary this month on July 6, the band boosts morale on military bases at home and abroad and raises awareness at benefit concerts across the country. The band also uplifts and celebrates the nation's defenders, and their families and to-date has performed more than 560 concerts around the globe. The band is now a Gary Sinise Foundation program. 

The opening act will be Stolen Silver. Tickets and registration are not required. Just show up! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Music starts at 6 p.m.