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I too have written my fair share of press releases and wasn't as offended by the shade as most people here are. I do think they explained their process well and communicated what their process is/was. But they're in a place where they're ###### if they do, and ###### if they don't. There is no way for me to know whether the allegations are true or not true. But in the court of public opinion and in the legal system the advantage clearly goes to the victim. And while nothing should ever condone the alleged actions, does it not scare anyone else that anyone with a grudge can make allegations against an organization and essentially destroy it, regardless of if the allegations are true? Protecting victims should be the number one priority, absolutely. But what do we do when the allegations are false or are made out of a vendetta. (Note: I'm not claiming this is the case here, just thinking out loud)

i don't care what they do, as long as they are safe and fiscally responsible.

I could care less if they are judged. It might be fun to allow an "all-out" format. Just entertain me while keeping a high standard, quality product. Give me a little 'distorted edge' on that low brass. #Loud&Proud #Park&Bark #MarchOn

That's 90% a good press release. They explain that they know of the allegations, they explain their process for dealing with them; all good. They probably should have mentioned if the investigations had been completed. But I've written enough of these in my day to know they should have taken the shade out of it before hitting the "publish" button. (edited for clarity/brevity) Mike

Interesting question. In my own reading of the documents, the sexual misconduct allegation is the main issue that would have a potential legal impact. I am not an attorney, so that is just my take. As for the rest...a lot of it reads as griping by members who were disenchanted with their marching experience. That can happen to anybody for many reasons. For the Troopers, it seems like a "Have you stopped beating your wife" kind of thing. How do they answer griping without giving it credence...really, why would they even try. I don't have the negative feeling about their response others seem to have.

So sad but so true...lol Ive taught some who thinks 2005 is the old days..lol...they don't know what " Old Days are"....but they will..lol

Lancers at the 1980 Olympics gets my vote! I marched in 27th Lancers in 1981 and heard many veterans of 1980 talk about their performance at the 1980 Olympics. Including teflon mouthpieces and anti-freeze valve oil. It would be interesting to hear from those lancers that could recount the challenges of playing in those frigid temperatures. This would seem to be the hands-down winner of the coldest show performance!