We are soldiers first and then musicians.

The finale combines both groups and is quite powerful and really emotional. Our concerts are a visual sight that connects with everybody and is very family-oriented.

This pipes-and-drums platoon is 35 strong, and we are touring about 70 cities in three months.

Bagpipes are definitely for people with Scottish or British ancestries who can connect with a part of their history.

We're happy that they've all returned with no serious injuries. These soldiers are going to have up to 90 days to be left alone with their families. Then it's back to one weekend a month, two weekends in the summer.

It encourages the soldiers to build their team and to get out there and find people that they would like to serve with, that they would like to go to war with. It compensates them for their time.