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Welcoming back Technical Sgt. Christin Foley!

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  • By Chief Master Sgt. Jenn Pagnard
Washington, D.C. --  When Max Impact learned that its lead female vocalist, Master Sgt. Shani Prewitt, wouldn't be able to go on the group's first national tour, they immediately turned to the amazing talent of the Air Force's regional bands to see if they could find a suitable substitute. Technical Sgt. Christin Foley's name rose to the top of the list.

A former member of The United States Air Force Band, Foley is currently stationed at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas as an Airman musician with the Band of the West. A talented rock and pop vocalist, she instantly fit into the band's high-energy "It's America" show. After limited rehearsals, she headed out with the band on an 8-day trip that will take them through Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska. They'll be featured in venues from city waterfronts and plazas, to main street squares and even the Milwaukee Brewer's Stadium.

As a part of Max Impact's tour, they are making a stop at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In addition to an evening concert at the Peace Plaza Downtown Stage, the group plans to entertain patients inside the Mayo Clinic during the day. "Several members of Max Impact have recently taken care of loved ones who are battling cancer and other illnesses, so the decision to come perform in Rochester near the Mayo Clinic was an easy one," said Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, noncommissioned officer in charge of Max Impact.

Max Impact showcases Air Force excellence to millions each year through public concerts in and around Washington, D.C., as well as online with audio and video recordings. The group is also frequently called on to support events for the White House, State Department, Department of Defense and numerous other high-level military and civilian functions.

In addition to entertaining military and civilian audiences in the United States, Max Impact thrills service members with its trademark high-intensity, hard-rocking music at forward deployed locations. These performances are a much-needed "taste of home" for deployed service members. At home or abroad, their high-energy performances enhance troop morale, build partnerships with local and foreign communities, increase recruiting and retention efforts and inspire patriotism using music as an effective and powerful tool.