The Allied Forces Foundation, Inc.

The Allied Forces Foundation, Inc. is designed to recognize and further the Steadfast Alliance of the United States and the United Kingdom, which nations' long history of cooperation and comradeship has most recently been tested in conflicts subsequent to the World Trade Center attacks of 9/11.

The mission of the Allied Forces Foundation, Inc. is to raise funds for Allied comrades wounded in these conflicts and to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by injured soldiers and their families.



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The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes and Drums


Along with directors Stephen Cain and Mark Beaumont, AFF Pipe Major Terence McGovern was invited to the renaming of the British Garden at Hanover Square on May 2nd, and piped at the commencement of the ceremony. Henceforth, with a view to being more inclusive of all Commonwealth and allied nations, the garden is to be known as the "Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden". Others in this picture include the Dean of Westminster, NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and the Australian, Canadian and British Consul-Generals. The AFF Pipes & Drums are the official band of the Garden. Photo: Mark Beaumont

The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes and Drums are all volunteers. We are non-political. We honor the US-British Alliance, and all our steadfast comrades in the current campaigns. We will welcome Pipers and Drummers of all nationalities who share the simple & common aims of honoring those who fight for us.

You can support the AFF through the AFF Pipes and Drums' own page at FirstGiving:



The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums played for guests at the first annual AFF Polo Tournament, held on September 10, 2011. Photo: Mark Beaumont

Preceded only by the NYPD Honor Guard, The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums were the lead band at the Tartan Day Parade in NYC on April 9, 2011, an event that saw well over 2,000 Pipes & Drums, societies and organizations from all over the country and abroad marching up Sixth Avenue. Photo: Mark Beaumont

AFF Piper Jonathan Blum appeared at a Tribute Dinner with guest speaker General (ret.) Stanley McChrystal in honor of student veterans at Harvard University on April 25, 2011. Piper Blum is also a Director and Secretary of the Allied Forces Foundation, Inc. See details of the event here.

February, 2011:

"It is my sincere honor to announce that after a unanimous vote, the Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums is now the Official Pipe Band of the British (Memorial) Garden! 

This honor has been bestowed on this band because of the selfless commitment that each and every one of you continues to make. You should all be very proud as I am, and excited about the possibilities that this type of honor will present us with.

Well done everyone, and keep up the great work."

Terence D. McGovern
Pipe Major
Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums


Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums' Drum Major C.L. OX Gara (right) at the Basel Tattoo Parade 2011


The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums performed with the United States Military Academy Pipes & Drums during the Remembrance Day Ceremony at The British Garden at Hanover Square, November 11, 2010. Photo: Mikki Brett

Members of the Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums took part in the International Gathering of Drum Majors and Drum Major Challenge at the 2010 New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain. Left to right: Drummer E. Brett,  Drummer P. Ritchie, Drum Major Gara, Drummer M. Noyes. Photograph by Mitchell Ritchie


A contingent of the AFF Pipes and Drums was proud to represent the Foundation at the annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony held at The British Garden at Hanover Square in downtown Manhattan, New York, which is a few blocks from "Ground Zero".. Photo: Mikki Brett


Members of The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes & Drums during PIPEFEST 2010. Photo: Mark Beaumont

August 2010:

"The Allied Forces Foundation Pipes and Drums were delighted to be part of the Pipefest effort on board the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in aid of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. I was honored to be designated as the lead Drum Major and did my utmost to create a positive massed bands experience for all those involved."

Drum Major C.L. Ox Gara
Allied Forces Foundation

The AFF Pipes & Drums were the central band at PIPEFEST 2010 on 'Intrepid', NY. Photo: Donna Cain


The AFF Pipes & Drums in full stride at the Gold's Dragoons Polo Match, CT. Photo: Mark Beaumont

Please be in touch with us at the email address below for more details of how to become involved..


A contingent of the AFF P&D at the DM Billy Jordan Workshops, CT. Photo: Tommy Belyea

It is only a small mark of respect, but a different Allied Forces Foundation Piper will pipe a lament - in remembrance - at intervals during the calendar year.

See videos of these dedications on Facebook here.

See, also, many more photographs of the AFF Pipes & Drums linked from our Events page.