Field Artillery Musical Tattoo & Recipients
One of the oldest and most revered military traditions is the Tattoo—a musical tribute to honor a truly remarkable Field Artilleryman who has served in a truly outstanding standard.
The United States Field Artillery Association is the only professional military association that still executes the Musical Tattoo. For the past 38 years, the Field Artillery Association has recognized excellence through this prestigious format. Each year the Musical Tattoo is conducted in concert with our general membership meeting. Below is a list of individuals who have received this coveted honor and distinction. Click on an indivdual's name to read their story.
One of the oldest and most revered military traditions is the Tattoo—a musical tribute to honor a truly remarkable Field Artilleryman who has served in a truly outstanding standard.
The United States Field Artillery Association is the only professional military association that still executes the Musical Tattoo. For the past 38 years, the Field Artillery Association has recognized excellence through this prestigious format. Each year the Musical Tattoo is conducted in concert with our general membership meeting. Below is a list of individuals who have received this coveted honor and distinction. Click on an indivdual's name to read their story.
1984 - General Donald R. Keith, U.S. Army
1985 - General Walter T. Kerwin, Jr., U.S. Army
1986 - Lieutenant General David E. Ott, U.S. Army
1987 - General Jack N. Merritt, U.S. Army
1988 - Major General Charles P. Brown, U.S. Army
1989 - General Maxwell R. Thurman, U.S. Army
1990 - General Berton E. Spivy, U.S. Army
1991 - General Carl E. Vuono, U.S. Army
1991 - Major General Raphael J. Hallada, U.S. Army
1992 - Lieutenant General Willard W. Scott, U.S. Army
1993 - Lieutenant General Richard G. Trefry, U.S. Army
1994 - Command Sergeant Major Henry J. Goodwin, U.S. Army
1996 - Lieutenant General Robert H. Forman, U.S. Army
1998 - Major General Ansel M. Stroud, Jr., U.S. Army
1999 - General Dennis J. Reimer, U.S. Army
2001 - General J.H. Binford Peay III, U.S. Army
2002 - General Tommy R. Franks, U.S. Army
2003 - General John W. Vessey, Jr., U.S. Army
2006 - Lieutenant General John A. Dubia, U.S. Army
2007 - Major General Vernon B. Lewis, Jr., U.S. Army
2008 - Lieutenant General Wilson A. ‘Dutch’ Shoffner, U.S. Army
2009 - Lieutenant General John S. Crosby, U.S. Army
2010 - Major General Leo J. Baxter, U.S. Army
2011 - Lieutenant General Michael L. Dodson, U.S. Army
2012 - Command Sergeant Major Anthony J. Williams, U.S. Army
2013 - Lieutenant General William J. Lennox, U.S. Army
2014 - Lieutenant General George J. Flynn, U.S. Marine Corps
2015 - Lieutenant General David P. Valcourt, U.S. Army
2016 - Lieutenant General Randall L. Rigby, U.S. Army
2018 - Lieutenant General Richard P. Formica, U.S. Army
2019 - Lieutenant General Joseph E. Defrancisco, U.S. Army
2021 - Major General Mark A. Graham, U.S. Army
2021 - Lieutanant General Joseph Weber, U.S. Marine Corps
2023 - General Raymond T. Odierno, U.S. Army
2023 - Major General Richard C. Longo, U.S. Army