Through military ceremonies, public concerts, and regional tours, the Navy’s premier musical organization in the Pacific Northwest region performs 500 engagements each year to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navy’s mission. Navy Band Northwest is one of nine official U.S. Navy Bands located throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Italy, and Japan, and is under the operational command of Commander, Navy Region Northwest.