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The Airmen of Note, the Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, perform at the National WW II Heritage Museum in New Orleans, April 27. The show was the last of a 10-day tour that started in Dallas, Texas. The band wore their “pink and greens” a WW II era costume that looks like the uniforms worn by the Glen Miller Army Air Force Band. Nearly 600 people came to watch the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Bolinger)

The Airmen of Note, the Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, perform at the National WW II Heritage Museum in New Orleans, April 27. The show was the last of a 10-day tour that started in Dallas, Texas. The band wore their “pink and greens” a WW II era costume that looks like the uniforms worn by the Glen Miller Army Air Force Band. Nearly 600 people came to watch the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Bolinger)

Photo by TSgt James Bolinger

Tech. Sgt. David McDonald, the drummer for the Airmen of Note, the Air Force’s premiere jazz ensemble, teaches a drummer for the Lamar University Jazz Band, some new techniques during an Advancing Innovation through Music Outreach at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Bolinger)

Tech. Sgt. David McDonald, the drummer for the Airmen of Note, the Air Force’s premiere jazz ensemble, teaches a drummer for the Lamar University Jazz Band, some new techniques during an Advancing Innovation through Music Outreach at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Bolinger)

Photo by TSgt James Bolinger

The Ceremonial Brass perform for an arrival ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, under the direction of Drum Major Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, and Maj. David A. Alpar. The ceremony welcomed dignitaries from Turkey on April 4, and was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Bob Kamholz).

The Ceremonial Brass perform for an arrival ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, under the direction of Drum Major Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, and Maj. David A. Alpar. The ceremony welcomed dignitaries from Turkey on April 4, and was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Bob Kamholz).

Photo by CMSgt Robert Kamholz

A Ceremonial Brass quintet performs for visitors on the White House lawn during the Spring 2016 White House Garden Tour under the direction of Maj. Matthew Henry. The band has performed for this event many times since its beginning in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Matthew Shipes).

A Ceremonial Brass quintet performs for visitors on the White House lawn during the Spring 2016 White House Garden Tour under the direction of Maj. Matthew Henry. The band has performed for this event many times since its beginning in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Matthew Shipes).

Photo by TSgt Matthew Shipes

The Ceremonial Brass performs for visitors on the White House lawn during the Spring 2016 White House Garden Tour under the direction of Maj. Matthew Henry. The band has performed for this event many times since its beginning in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Matthew Shipes).

The Ceremonial Brass performs for visitors on the White House lawn during the Spring 2016 White House Garden Tour under the direction of Maj. Matthew Henry. The band has performed for this event many times since its beginning in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Matthew Shipes).

Photo by TSgt Matthew Shipes

Col. Larry Lang conducts Eastern Michigan University students
along with the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants during a performance at EMU in Ypsilanti, Mich., on April 9, 2014. These groups will perform at various venues throughout Ark., La., Miss., Tenn., and Texas on their upcoming spring tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tammie Moore/released)

Col. Larry Lang conducts Eastern Michigan University students along with the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants during a performance at EMU in Ypsilanti, Mich., on April 9, 2014. These groups will perform at various venues throughout Ark., La., Miss., Tenn., and Texas on their upcoming spring tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tammie Moore/released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Tammie Moore

The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass and United States Air Force Honor Guard perform a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns/released)

The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass and United States Air Force Honor Guard perform a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns/released)

Photo by SMSgt Kevin Burns

The U.S. Air Force Band Woodwind Quintet entertains visitors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. March is Women's History Month, and The U.S. Air Force Band celebrates its heritage as it looks toward its future. (U.S. Air Force photo/released)

The U.S. Air Force Band Woodwind Quintet entertains visitors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. March is Women's History Month, and The U.S. Air Force Band celebrates its heritage as it looks toward its future. (U.S. Air Force photo/released)

Photo by U.S. Air Force photo

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, the Airmen of Note combo performed in the East Garden. The concert was the first in a series of commemorative concerts presented by various DC military bands. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns/released)

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, the Airmen of Note combo performed in the East Garden. The concert was the first in a series of commemorative concerts presented by various DC military bands. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns/released)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt Kevin Burns

Tech. Sgt. Julia Cuevas, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist, plays an Irish flute during a Celtic Aire performance at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Tech. Sgt. Julia Cuevas, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist, plays an Irish flute during a Celtic Aire performance at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire percussionist, plays an accordion during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire percussionist, plays an accordion during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Master Sgt. Eric Sullivan, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and bassist, sings “Galway Girl” during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Master Sgt. Eric Sullivan, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and bassist, sings “Galway Girl” during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Erin Hixson (left), Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance student, dances on stage with the United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Erin Hixson (left), Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance student, dances on stage with the United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire during a performance at the Wichita Falls Irish Street Festival in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 12, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

The United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire performs at the Wichita Falls Performing Arts Centre in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 11, 2016. This show was part of a North Texas tour from March 4 – 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

The United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire performs at the Wichita Falls Performing Arts Centre in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 11, 2016. This show was part of a North Texas tour from March 4 – 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Senior Master Sgt. Adam Dempsey, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire sound engineer, operates a soundboard during a performance at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas, March 8, 2016. This show was part of a North Texas tour from March 4 – 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Senior Master Sgt. Adam Dempsey, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire sound engineer, operates a soundboard during a performance at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas, March 8, 2016. This show was part of a North Texas tour from March 4 – 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Master Sgt. Emily Wellington, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and violinist, sings an Irish song during a Celtic Aire performance at the Hippodrome Theatre in Waco, Texas, March 7, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Master Sgt. Emily Wellington, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and violinist, sings an Irish song during a Celtic Aire performance at the Hippodrome Theatre in Waco, Texas, March 7, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Master Sgt. Joseph Haughton, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and guitarist, plays an Irish song during a performance at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 6, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Master Sgt. Joseph Haughton, United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire vocalist and guitarist, plays an Irish song during a performance at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 6, 2016. The band is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

The crowd gives a standing ovation after a performance by the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

The crowd gives a standing ovation after a performance by the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

Members of the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire, Master Sgt. Emily Wellington (left) and Tech. Sgt. Julia Cuevas, perform during the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Members of the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire, Master Sgt. Emily Wellington (left) and Tech. Sgt. Julia Cuevas, perform during the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier

North Texas Irish Festival attendees dance during a performance by the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

North Texas Irish Festival attendees dance during a performance by the U.S. Air Force’s Celtic Aire in Dallas, Texas, March 5, 2016. This year’s festival was themed “Legends and Legacy” to highlight some of the true legends of Irish music as well as emerging musicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Photo by SrA Ryan J. Sonnier

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