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    EUCOM theater bands start virtual after-school program for DoDEA students

    In total, 33 service members from three EUCOM theater bands conducted a total of 98 classes for over 300 students from 30 schools in seven countries.
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    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band collaborates with local musician near Salalah, Oman Aug. 12, 2018. The U.S. Embassy in Oman organized the cultural exchange. The AFCENT Band has a mission to develop relationships across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on behalf of the United States and the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Dustin Doyle)

    AFCENT band builds relationships with a universal language

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Command band is the only deployed band in the Air Force, covering 17 of the 20 countries in the area of responsibility. Some places are so remote that the locals have never experienced live music. Capt. Dustin Doyle, AFCENT band officer in charge, is the orchestrator for this one-of-a-kind band. His duty: promote and educate the band’s mission and coordinate with local officials and embassies to find venues for the band to perform.
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    Air Force, RAF join forces for band centennial celebration

    The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Britain’s Central Band of the Royal Air Force performed together in the RAF Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 16, 2018.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hannah Walker, 633rd Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, sings live music at the Langley Marina on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2017.

    Airman ropes off stress, uses music

    Sitting on the edge of her stool, staring out at a sea of faces staring back, she tunes her guitar. Once the guitar is just right she takes a sip of her drink, grabs her pick, takes a deep breath and begins playing. Senior Airman Hannah Walker, 633rd Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, is performing live at the Langley Marina. She occasionally does this to help destress and recenter herself.
  • Soul countrysinger/songwriter Sundance Head launches his tour of 10 U.S. Air Force installations at Beale Air Force Base, California, on June 30. (Meredith Truax courtesy photo)

    'Voice' winner launching AF tour

    Sundance Head, the winner of NBC’s “The Voice” season 11, is ready and eager to bring his original soul country music to Air Force audiences. As part of its initiative to bring quality entertainment to Airmen and their families, the Air Force Services Activity was just as eager to sign the Texas music artist to a 10-base tour.

  • Around the Air Force: Dec. 2

    On this look around the Air Force the first Japanese F-35 arrives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona; Edwards AFB in California is testing ways to save fueling cost for the C-17 Globemaster III; and the Air Force band performs at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

  • Band kicks off holiday season with 4th annual flash mob

    Visitors at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum were delightfully surprised when their tour of the displays was suddenly interrupted by members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard as they kicked off the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday flash mob Nov. 29.
  • Senior Airman Dylan, 42nd Attack Squadron sensor operator, plays the drums during his free time as part of a five man group consisting of two guitarists, a drummer, a saxophonist and a vocalist. The band often plays for other Airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada during military ceremonies and events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty)

    Airmen express their passion with off-duty tunes

    Five Airmen assigned to various career fields across the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing came together with one goal in mind -- to influence those around them through music. The Airmen formed a band consisting of two guitarists, a drummer, a saxophonist and a vocalist.
  • Members of the Air Forces Central Command Galaxy band pose with an Afghan Air Force service members after their performance April 17. They gave members of the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air and their Afghan counterparts an opportunity to get together in a purely social environment. (U.S. Army photo by Army Spc. Travis Terreo)

    Establishing a bond: AFCENT Band returns to Afghanistan

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band, Galaxy, returned to Afghanistan for the first time in more than a year April 16 with three performances in front of audiences of Afghan, coalition and American troops at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

  • USAF Band surprises commuters at DC train station

    Members of the U.S. Air Force Band surprised commuters at Union Station with a World War II holiday flashback Dec. 3. The event was designed to be a special holiday musical presentation celebrating the service and sacrifices of the nation's WWII veterans.
  • Former Maj. Frank Vassar plays one of his songs to fellow wounded Airmen during a music therapy session Nov. 19, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md., as part of Warrior CARE Month. Airmen had the chance to use a variety of musical instruments and collaborate on songs in the sessions, which were intended to show wounded warriors a unique approach to therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sean Kimmons)

    Healing through music

    Former Maj. Frank Vassar pulled out his cellphone and played a song that he wrote and recorded as other wounded Airmen listened closely. Vassar, 46, explained to about a dozen Airmen at a music therapy session Nov. 19 on Joint Base Andrews that the song, “Evil,” described his post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition that he battles using music.
  • U.S., Japan and South Korean bands perform the closing ceremony of the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Nov. 13, 2015. The festival allowed all of the bands the opportunity to engage and interact with one another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Delano Scott)

    Strengthening alliances with music

    The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed at the 2015 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Nov. 13-15.
  • The U.S. Air Forces Central Command band plays music for service members during a performance at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 17, 2015. The band visited workstations to perform and boost Airmen’s morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Martin)

    Opening communication lines one note at a time

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Command band is composed of musicians who perform and tour throughout deployed locations to encourage troop morale and diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. The band applies the healing power of music and the expression of humanity with each show.

  • Max Impact rocks ESPN

    The Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, was presented with a short-notice, high-visibility opportunity while preforming at the Scottsdale Fan Fest, home to Entertainment Sports and Programming Network's live broadcast for Super Bowl XLIX in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jan. 27.
  • The Air Force Singing Sergeants sing chorus for Carrie Underwood Nov. 11, 2014, during The Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C. The Singing Sergeants are the Air Force’s premier, 23-member active-duty chorale group. (DoD News photo/EJ Hersom)

    Air Force Singing Sergeants dazzle vets, global audience at Concert for Valor

    When producers of the Concert for Valor requested the Air Force Singing Sergeants to croon with Carrie Underwood on stage Nov. 11, the 23-member active-duty chorale group didn’t hesitate to step up and represent Airmen and all veterans.
  • Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Stephen Froeber plays guitar inside his home studio at Hampton, Va., Jan. 10, 2014. He is an aerospace control and warning systems manager with the 710th Comat Operations Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Froeber said the skills he learned as an Airman helped him develop a career as a freelance composer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

    Music leads to 'adventure' for former 'Tops in Blue' Airman

    It began with a flourishing and bellowing call to arms. Almost immediately, the brass symphony was accentuated by the deep resonance of a bass drum before being replaced by a playful, orchestral melody. The music flowed together, hinting toward a great conclusion to this "Prelude to Adventure."
  • Staff Sgt. Joey Lee plays the national anthem on his cello Sept. 6, 2013, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. He started playing the cello when he was 9 years old. Lee is a 23rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jarrod Grammel)

    Airman cellist bows for audience

    The deep, rich sound of the vibrating strings echoed in front of thousands of people at a change of command ceremony as one Airman put to work 22 years of practice.
  • Col. Larry Lang conducts the U.S. Air Force Band during the “Spirit of the Season 2013” concert Dec. 15, 2013, at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Va. The band partnered with the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to hold two performances for museum guests. Lang is the Air Force Band commander and conductor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    AF band spreads holiday cheer

    Dressed in holiday style the U.S. Air Force Band performed Dec. 15 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Va., as part of their holiday concert series. Visitors lined the railings and the floor around the stage as the band performed holiday classics along with their own renditions, bringing in audience participation.

  • Air Force Band surprises museum visitors, spreads holiday cheer

    Starting with a single cellist in the middle of the National Air and Space Museum’s “Milestones of Flight” gallery and swelling to 120 musicians, The U.S. Air Force Band exhilarated museum visitors Dec.3.
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