U.S. Army Band Performs at Haycock in F.C.

2026-10-15 4:33 PM

A brass quintet, featuring members of the U.S. Army Band, will perform at Haycock Elementary School (6616 Haycock Rd., Falls Church) at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, as part of a schoolwide assembly to celebrate the contributions of American veterans. Second-grade students will be teaching the school about the branches of the military through a Puzzle the Patriot game.

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