![Naval Air Station Lemoore crowd welcomed Lt. Dan Band and Gary Sinise Actor and musician Gary Sinise plays with his band at NAS Lemoore.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w600/n1950/06 19 2023 Gary Sinise plays with his band.jpg)
Actor and musician Gary Sinise plays with his band at NAS Lemoore.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
Around 1,000 Naval Air Station Lemoore personnel and their families gathered at the local Navy base on Saturday to listen to the Lt. Dan Band, headed by actor Gary Sinise of Forrest Gump fame.
The Lt. Dan Band, founded by Sinise and a major player in the well-known movie, is known for its energetic performances and support for military and veteran organizations. Named after Sinise’s iconic character, Lieutenant Dan Taylor, the band has entertained audiences worldwide and dedicated its efforts to honor and assist those who served in the nation’s military.
The band played a wide variety of music for the NAS Lemoore crowd, some of which had the crowd dancing in front of the stage.
Before the concert, Sinise was welcomed to the Tailhook Tavern by the base commanding officer, Shawn O'Connor, for a press conference. After the conference was over, the actor stopped to chat with pilots and their families inside the bar.
![Naval Air Station Lemoore crowd welcomed Lt. Dan Band and Gary Sinise Actor and musician Gary Sinise is welcomed to the local navy base by Base Commander Shawn O'Connor.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w460/n1950/06 19 2023 Gary Sinise is welcomed to NAS Lemoore by Base Commander Shawn O'Connor.jpg)
Actor and musician Gary Sinise is welcomed to the local navy base by Base Commander Shawn O'Connor.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
![Naval Air Station Lemoore crowd welcomed Lt. Dan Band and Gary Sinise The Lt. Dan Band had the NAS crowd dancing.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w460/n1950/06 19 2023 The Lt. Dan Band had the crowd dancing.jpg)
The Lt. Dan Band had the NAS crowd dancing.
Photo by Gary Feinstein
![Naval Air Station Lemoore crowd welcomed Lt. Dan Band and Gary Sinise Sinise checks out a Forrest Gump shirt worn by Barrett Smith, Cmdr. of Joint Strike Fighter Wing as NAS Lemoore.](http://www.mylemooreleader.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/w460/n1950/06 19 2023 Gary Sinise checks out Forrest Gump short worn by Barrett Smith, Cmdr. of Joint STrike Figheter Wing at NASL at tyhe Tailhook Tavern.jpg)
Sinise checks out a Forrest Gump shirt worn by Barrett Smith, Cmdr. of Joint Strike Fighter Wing as NAS Lemoore.