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This photo is from a tour the band took to Quito, Ecuador in February of 1959. Pictured are, from left to right: Jack Tardy, Art Will, and Delbert Dale. General information about the photo was found on the back of the photo with a special thanks to Mr. Harry Gleeson for providing names of the trumpet players. In addition, thanks to Bruce Whitener for identifying the trumpet player whose face is obscured.

This photo is from a tour the band took to Quito, Ecuador in February of 1959. Pictured are, from left to right: Jack Tardy, Art Will, and Delbert Dale. General information about the photo was found on the back of the photo with a special thanks to Mr. Harry Gleeson for providing names of the trumpet players. In addition, thanks to Bruce Whitener for identifying the trumpet player whose face is obscured.

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This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

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This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

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This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

This photo is from January 20th, 1949 at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. The digital photos were compliments of the Truman Library. Additional facts about his inauguration can be found at <a href="http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm">http://www.trumanlibrary.org/quiz/inaug.htm</a>

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In 1954, the Crew Chiefs took a TDY to Thule AFB, Greenland to entertain and support the troops. Along with them were, from left to right, MSgt (Capt., USAF, Ret.) Johnny Osiecki (accordion), Margaret Whiting, Les Brown, Jerry Colonna, Robert Strauss, William Holden, Mrs. William Holden (Brenda Marshall), Peter Leeds, and Bob Hope. Thanks to John Waxman (son of composer Franz Waxman) and Loras John Schissel (senior musicologist at the Library of Congress) for the names and background information.

In 1954, the Crew Chiefs took a TDY to Thule AFB, Greenland to entertain and support the troops. Along with them were, from left to right, MSgt (Capt., USAF, Ret.) Johnny Osiecki (accordion), Margaret Whiting, Les Brown, Jerry Colonna, Robert Strauss, William Holden, Mrs. William Holden (Brenda Marshall), Peter Leeds, and Bob Hope. Thanks to John Waxman (son of composer Franz Waxman) and Loras John Schissel (senior musicologist at the Library of Congress) for the names and background information.

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In 1954, the Crew Chiefs took a TDY to Thule AFB, Greenland to entertain and support the troops. Along with them were, from left to right, Hedda Hopper, Rita Heyworth, William Holden, Robert Strauss, and Bob Hope. Thanks to John Waxman (son of composer Franz Waxman) and Loras John Schissel (senior musicologist at the Library of Congress) for the names and background information.

In 1954, the Crew Chiefs took a TDY to Thule AFB, Greenland to entertain and support the troops. Along with them were, from left to right, Hedda Hopper, Rita Heyworth, William Holden, Robert Strauss, and Bob Hope. Thanks to John Waxman (son of composer Franz Waxman) and Loras John Schissel (senior musicologist at the Library of Congress) for the names and background information.

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This photo was taken while the Band was TDY to Ottawa, Canada in 1944. It was taken by Senior Master Sgt. Oscar McGregor (USAF, Ret., deceased) who documented the location as being in front of the Parliament building in Ottawa. The five city tour helped raise funds for the Canadian War effort.

This photo was taken while the Band was TDY to Ottawa, Canada in 1944. It was taken by Senior Master Sgt. Oscar McGregor (USAF, Ret., deceased) who documented the location as being in front of the Parliament building in Ottawa. The five city tour helped raise funds for the Canadian War effort.

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This photo was taken while the Band was TDY to Ottawa, Canada in 1944. It was taken by Senior Master Sgt. Oscar McGregor (USAF, Ret., deceased) who documented the location as being in front of the Parliament building in Ottawa. The five city tour helped raise funds for the Canadian War effort.

This photo was taken while the Band was TDY to Ottawa, Canada in 1944. It was taken by Senior Master Sgt. Oscar McGregor (USAF, Ret., deceased) who documented the location as being in front of the Parliament building in Ottawa. The five city tour helped raise funds for the Canadian War effort.

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In 1944, General Henry "Hap" Arnold organized an Anglo American Lend-Lease program which called for an exchange of bands between the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force. The Army Air Forces Band's left Bolling Field on December 5, 1944 and returned on April 5, 1945. This photo was taken on March 15, 1945 at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. According to Master Sgt. (USAF, Ret.) Ivan Genuchi's detailed scrapbook from that tour, this was a posed photo, i.e. no parade and no concert (much to the disappointment of the civilian population). After the Band returned from this photo op, several were treated to a performance that evening by the Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Band in the hotel dining room in Paris and again during the Miller Band's 10 p.m. recording session.

In 1944, General Henry "Hap" Arnold organized an Anglo American Lend-Lease program which called for an exchange of bands between the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force. The Army Air Forces Band's left Bolling Field on December 5, 1944 and returned on April 5, 1945. This photo was taken on March 15, 1945 at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. According to Master Sgt. (USAF, Ret.) Ivan Genuchi's detailed scrapbook from that tour, this was a posed photo, i.e. no parade and no concert (much to the disappointment of the civilian population). After the Band returned from this photo op, several were treated to a performance that evening by the Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Band in the hotel dining room in Paris and again during the Miller Band's 10 p.m. recording session.

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Mark R. Peterson, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, January-May 1995

Mark R. Peterson, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, January-May 1995

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Alan L. Bonner, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1991-1995

Alan L. Bonner, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1991-1995

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Amy R. Mills, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1990-1991

Amy R. Mills, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1990-1991

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James M. Bankhead, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1985-1990

James M. Bankhead, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1985-1990

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Dennis M. Layendecker, USAF Band Commander and Music Director,
2002-2009

Dennis M. Layendecker, USAF Band Commander and Music Director, 2002-2009

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Lowell E. Graham, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1995-2002

Lowell E. Graham, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1995-2002

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Portrait of Arnald D. Gabriel, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1964-1985, and Conductor Emeritus.

Portrait of Arnald D. Gabriel, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1964-1985, and Conductor Emeritus.

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Harry H. Meuser, USAF Band Conductor, 1963-1964

Harry H. Meuser, USAF Band Conductor, 1963-1964

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George S. Howard, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1944-1963

George S. Howard, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1944-1963

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Alf Heiberg, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1941-1944

Alf Heiberg, USAF Band Commander & Conductor, 1941-1944

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USAF Band of the Golden West performs during the taping of The Price is Right episode on April 24, 2002.

USAF Band of the Golden West performs during the taping of The Price is Right episode on April 24, 2002.

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