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  • Dimensions in Blue at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque New Mexico

    Dimensions in Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform with Ellis Marsalis

    Dimensions in Blue, the jazz ensemble from the United States Air Force Band of the West, will be performing throughout the New Orleans area February 10th through February 14th, 2008. These performances are free of charge and open to the public. The group will perform with guest jazz artist, Ellis Marsalis, at a concert in the New Orleans Jazz
  • SrA Browning participating in Habitat for Humanity

    Helping In Our Local Community

    On January 4th, fourteen members of the Air Force Band of the West participated in Habitat for Humanity. The group braved the cold weather (cold by San Antonio weather that is) to cut wood, put up siding and trim, and nail in roofing. "Habitat for Humanity San Antonio" works with families in need and helps them build affordable houses for
  • Members of the USAF CENTAF Band's "Hot Brass" at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyz Republic. Hot Brass is from the USAF Band of Flight at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Members include TSgt Eric Knorr (trumpet and NCOIC,) TSgt John Rider (tuba,) SSgt Jason Plosch (trumpet,) SrA Kaz Kruszewski (trombone,) SrA VJ Russell (horn,) and MSgt Bob Green (percussion.)

    CENTAF Band's "Hot Brass" brings cheer to deployed troops and entertains locals

    The USCENTAF Expeditionary Band's "Hot Brass" entertained troops in Southwest Asia and in Manas, Kyrgyzstan.  Hot Brass also performed at two community outreach programs at the Manas International Airport and Kyrgyz Air Navigation.While it was the holiday season, the repertoire of Hot Brass varied from holiday music to cartoon and movie themes to
  • The Langley Winds perform for Pope Airmen during their visit on Dec. 13. The band visited several Pope units and surprised the Airman Leadership School graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Cassandra Locke)

    Langley Winds spread holiday cheer

    Pope members may have seen a group of Airmen Thursday wearing their Battle Dress Uniform walking around base with red Santa hats on. This group was the Langley Winds from the Heritage of America band and here to spread some holiday cheer. The band toured around the base and sang songs such as "Jingles Bells", "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer",
  • Audience members watch as U.S. Central Air Forces Expeditionary Band, "Hot Brass," performs at the Community Development Center in Djibouti, Dec. 6. The brass quintet plus drummer is touring throughout the AOR to raise morale, perform in military ceremonies and to reach out to local communities fostering positive relationships between the US and its allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Regina L. Brown.

    Members of CENTAF Band bring musical message to Djibouti

    DJIBOUTI - The U.S. Central Air Forces Expeditionary Band Hot Brass played for nearly 100 Djiboutians at a community development center in Djibouti, Dec. 6. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti was the Airmen's first stop on their tour of the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. They performed various popular marches, TV

  • New Horizons travel to Minnesota

    This past October, the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band's New Horizons clarinet ensemble left their home base in Omaha and drove to Rochester, MN. For six days they entertained audiences around the metro area performing in schools, universities, libraries and veterans homes. Their performances cultivated positive relationships with
  • BOLLING AFB, D.C. – Tech. Sgt. Paige C. Martin, a vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note here, sings the national anthem prior to the start of a Washington Redskins home game against the Philadelphia Eagles Nov. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel R. DeCook)

    Ceremonial Brass Performs at Redskins Game

    On Sunday, November 11, the United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass performed at the football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. The band was featured during the halftime festivities at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Several Purple Heart recipients, including Staff Sergeant Huey Harris of Dover AFB, were honored during
  • US Air Force Band of the Golden West performs with Boston Brass at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

    Concert Band performs with Boston Brass in Las Vegas

    The USAF Band of the Golden West Concert Band recently departed Travis Air Force Base for a one-week tour to the Las Vegas area. We had been rehearsing the music for two weeks in our band facility at Travis, and we were looking forward to this trip. Not only would we be bringing the Air Force message to the large population centers of southern

  • Band announces 2008 Guest Artist Series at DAR Constitution Hall

    Country music legend Restless Heart headlines the season opener of The United States Air Force Band' s 2008 Guest Artist Series at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. This season's series is sure to be one of the most exciting yet! It includes four concerts with some of the most talented artists in the music industry: February 10th - Country
  • The U.S. Central Command Air Forces band, "Desert Ramblers," performs for elderly Kyrgyz women who have no families. Band members, who play traditional and contemporary Celtic music, and Airmen from nearby Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, treated the women to lunch and a show at a local restaurant. The visit was part of the Manas Air Base Outreach Society volunteer program, which works with existing Kyrgyz organizations and provides community service support to 10 organizations that work with children, the elderly, handicapped and other disadvantaged groups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Michael Murray)

    Band members, Kyrgyz babushkas share music

    Members of the U.S. Central Command Air Forces band, "Desert Ramblers," were treated to an impromptu show themselves on Oct. 19. The Desert Ramblers, a five-person ensemble that plays traditional and contemporary Celtic music, wrapped up a three-day visit here where they performed seven shows, including three community relations events. Their last
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