Gary Sinise, bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, thanks Hickam and Pearl Harbor service members after receiving a 13th Air Force coin during a concert at the Freedom Tower Feb. 10. Sinise is widely known for he character "Lt. Dan" he portrayed in the 1994 Academy Award winning film, Forrest Gump, in which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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The Lt. Dan Band performs to say 'Thank you'

Published Feb. 13, 2012
13th Air Force Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The Lt Dan Band with Gary Sinise held a lively concert at the Freedom Tower on base Feb. 10.

"I've seen him three times...he's a great entertainer and patriot," said Col Mark Bednar, 13 AF/A7 director. Col. Bednar presented Gary Sinise with a directorate coin as a thank you for the great performance.

The Lieutenant Dan Band has an extraordinary commitment to the USO and began performing for the organization in February 2004. The band plays an average of 30-40 shows per year with the majority of the shows for the USO, charities, or benefits.