An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Technical Sergeant Chris Baird

Technical Sgt. Christopher Baird is a percussionist with the Ceremonial Brass. Originally from Long Island, New York, he joined the United States Air Force Band in 2023.

Before joining the Air Force, he performed with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Northwest Florida Symphony and Sinfonia Gulf Coast, among others.

Sgt. Baird earned a Bachelor of Music in performance from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Music degree in percussion performance from Florida State University and a Doctor of Music degree from Florida State University. His primary teachers include Bobby Blum, Thad Anderson, Kirk Gay, Jeffrey Moore and John W. Parks IV.