Base band deploying to boost morale Published April 24, 2007 By SSgt Heather Kirschner Talespinner Staff Writer LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The Air Force Band of the West's popular music ensemble, is leaving soon on a two month long deployment to Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti and United Arab Emirates to bring U.S. forces some nostalgic music from home. The popular music ensemble, consisting of a standard rock band with three horns, will perform favorites from today and yesterday. This will be the second war-zone deployment by a Band of the West group. The group will be visiting the bases, including forward operating bases, throughout Southwest Asia to entertain the troops. It is our chance to give something to the men and women engaged in our countries international interests.