American cultural diplomacy at its best?

Free Performance of U.S. Army Band at the Kennedy Center Tonight! - quanticolive.com: "The U.S. Army Band 'Pershing’s Own' will present the Washington, DC premiere of James Stephenson’s The Devil’s Tale, an adventurous sequel to the iconic Soldier’s Tale by Igor Stravinsky, scored for seven instruments, actor, and narrator. The performance starts at 6pm. The United States Army Band ‘Pershing’s Own’ has been the premier musical organization of the U.S. Army since 1922 when Army Chief of Staff General John J. 'Black Jack' Pershing directed that it be formed to emulate the premier European military bands he had heard during the First World War. ‘Pershing’s Own’ provides musical support for the leadership of the United States, to include all branches of government, and to a wide spectrum of national and international events in support of Soldiers and their Families, public diplomacy, community and international relations, recruiting initiatives, and music education programs. No tickets are required. This is a free event."

See also John Brown, "A Modest Proposal: Make the Pentagon Our Very Own Ministry of Culture!" Huffington Post (October 27, 2009)