Starting in the month of February BAA had several states and players do programs around the event in history called "The Four Chaplains". Our member Mr. Ken Wales who co authored a book called "Sea of Glory". This was based on a true story about the ship USAT Dorchester that was sunk in the Atlantic Feb. 3, 1943. Hundreds of men were saved by four chaplains who gave their lives so others could live.  More at www.fourchaplains.org   . In May BAA lead the Chicago Memorial Day Parade for the 12 th year down State St. BAA also designed a special pin and a full 3 by 5 ft Flag for the Gold Star Mothers. In June BAA does a Flag Day program  nationwide on the 14th and this also celebrates the Birthday of the United States Army. In July on the 4th   we help celebrate the birth of our country by providing  horn players all across America. During the school semester we supply Medals and awards to JROTC Cadets in several states. In August over 550 horn player joined in the Spirit of 45 a new program to remember...