On September 7, 2018 the US Marine Band from Cherry Point arrived at the KIngston Courtyard Marriott to participate in the Greene County Firemen's Convention parade the next day. The Greene County Region Blue Star Mothers were happy to deliver meals and snacks and beverages to the band upon their arrival. The next morning the Blue Star Moms and Dads served them breakfast at the Athens Firehouse. They participated in the parade and won the Best Overall Musical trophy with a rousing round of applause from the public. That evening they enjoyed dinner and karaoke with the firemen. It was wonderful having this group of men and women with us for the weekend.