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Air Force Bands

NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

Bijan Sabet, center, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, stand together in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska, during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music.

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

Jana Černochová, Czech Republic Minister of Defense, speaks to spectators during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. Nearly 20 different NATO countries participated in the two-day event showing their commitment to peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, march during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. Nearly 20 different NATO countries participated in the two-day event showing their commitment to peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, prepare to march during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sara Garing, right, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band drum major, prepares to command the band during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, march during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, march during the opening ceremony of the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. Polish special forces servicemembers parachuted behind the band with the flags of various NATO countries during the opening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, stand together in front of F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band traveled to multiple cities in the Czech Republic Sept. 14 to 17, to showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies in the European area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, and Polish military special forces parachutists, pose for a group photo during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The parachutists asked the band for a photo after completing their jump during the opening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Carolyn Sierichs, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band flutist, plays the piccolo during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring servicemembers, fostering the support of citizens, and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander and conductor, shows a Czech child how to conduct the band during a performance during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander and conductor, riles up the crowd during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Chloe Holmes, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band trumpeter, high-fives crowd members after performing at the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, pose for a photo with a spectator’s phone during NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, and members of the Polish and Czech military, pose for a group photo during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. Poland served as the special partner nation during NATO Days further promoting the cooperation between the two countries in the field of security both within the North Atlantic Alliance and bilaterally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Dellinger, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band tubist, performs during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, perform during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Connolly, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band saxophonist, performs a solo during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring servicemembers, fostering the support of citizens, and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, prepare for a photo with a Czech woman after their performance during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, perform during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, speak with spectators during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dan Dyar, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band drummer, performs during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander and conductor, conducts during a performance during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, pose for a photo with a Czech boy after their performance during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band perform during the NATO Days event, at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, and German armed forces personnel, pose for a group photo during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. Nearly 20 different NATO countries participated in the two-day event showing their commitment to peace and stability in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, perform during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tom Kelley, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band trombonist, performs a tune while standing on a German military tank during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring servicemembers, fostering the support of citizens, and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ben Kadow, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band trombonist, smiles after finishing a song during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander and conductor, conducts during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Wilmer, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band clarinetist, performs at the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

Members of the German armed forces watch the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band perform during the NATO Days event, at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. John Merlitz, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band trumpeter, performs during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

A Czech child watches the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band perform during the NATO Days event, at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Dellinger, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band tubist, performs during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, perform during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, perform during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The event was originally a regional public presentation of armed forces, police, and rescuers, but has since evolved into the largest air, military and security show in Central Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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NATO Days: USAFE Band takes center stage in the Czech Republic

Published Sept. 25, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- Bijan Sabet, center, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Ceremonial Band, stand together in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska, during the NATO Days event at Leoš Janáček Airport in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2023. The USAFE Band serves as a bridge to increase cultural ties and enrich the partnerships between the U.S. and Czech Republic through music.