TROY, Ohio -- Abby Daffner of Troy High School in Troy, Ohio, has been selected to be a member of the third-annual U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, an honor celebrating the values and strengths these standouts share with Army Strong Soldiers.

Daffner will join a group of elite marching musicians selected to perform in the 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl half-time show on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

“The U.S. Army has a long musical history with more than 34 musical and performing groups,” said Col. Derik Crotts, Deputy Chief of Staff, G7, U.S. Army Accessions Command. “Being an Army musician is just one option the All-American Bowl showcases to young Americans. The mental, emotional and physical qualities necessary to be a successful musician are the same qualities mirrored in Army Strong Soldiers. We are proud to honor all of our U.S. Army All-American Band musicians and congratulate them on their selection.”

The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band recognizes the top 97 high school senior marching musicians from across the country and showcases their talents during the largest celebration of high school football in America, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the country’s premier high school football event, featuring the nation’s top 90 high school football players and telecast live on NBC.

The selected musicians were chosen by the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Selection Committee, consisting of The National Association for Music Education (MENC), Drum Corps International (DCI), Head Director and Show Coordinator Nola Jones, and SportsLink.