In this Monday, July 14, 2014 photo, Navy Lt. Kelly Cartwright discusses how the Navy Band Mid-South operated in Millington, Tenn. For years, Navy Band Mid-South, based in Millington, Tennessee, played for audiences that not only enjoyed renditions of “God Bless America” or the Navy theme song, but also rock and roll and jazz music. But because of a reduction in musicians caused by budget cuts, the Navy decided to dismantle the 30-plus member band, sending its musicians to other bands around the world and disappointing some in small towns. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)
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