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Members of The United States Air Force Band’s Bagpipe Band prepare to perform in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. If you have any information about this photograph or the members featured, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. We are also looking for general information or recollections about the USAF Bagpipe Band. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 46. (Unknown Photographer)

Members of The United States Air Force Band’s Bagpipe Band prepare to perform in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. If you have any information about this photograph or the members featured, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. We are also looking for general information or recollections about the USAF Bagpipe Band. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 46. (Unknown Photographer)

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Airmen of Note Trumpeters Kenny Smukal, Vaughn Nark, Jimmy Lay, Lawrence Trautman perform a Glenn Miller show in their “Pinks and Greens” uniforms. If you have any additional information about this photograph you’d like to share, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 45. (Unknown Photographer)

Airmen of Note Trumpeters Kenny Smukal, Vaughn Nark, Jimmy Lay, Lawrence Trautman perform a Glenn Miller show in their “Pinks and Greens” uniforms. If you have any additional information about this photograph you’d like to share, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 45. (Unknown Photographer)

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Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here on a TDY to Moscow, celebrating the 50th anniversary of WWII under Maj. Mark Peterson in May 1995.

Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here on a TDY to Moscow, celebrating the 50th anniversary of WWII under Maj. Mark Peterson in May 1995.

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Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here performing on Contra-alto Clarinet at the Air & Space Museum on July 4, 1998 under the direction of former Commander Lt. Col. Lowell E. Graham.

Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here performing on Contra-alto Clarinet at the Air & Space Museum on July 4, 1998 under the direction of former Commander Lt. Col. Lowell E. Graham.

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Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here performing on B flat Clarinet at the Air Force Memorial on 14 Oct 2007 under the direction of former Commander Col. Dennis Layendecker.

Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this spring, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. She is seen here performing on B flat Clarinet at the Air Force Memorial on 14 Oct 2007 under the direction of former Commander Col. Dennis Layendecker.

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Members of The United States Air Force Band's Singing Sergeants pose for a photograph on a 1971 trip to North Pole, Alaska. Pictured (from left): Capt. Robert Kuzminski (director), Tech Sgts. Marvin Finnley, Wally Watson, and Josue Bustos. If you have additional info, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 44. (Unknown Photographer)

Members of The United States Air Force Band's Singing Sergeants pose for a photograph on a 1971 trip to North Pole, Alaska. Pictured (from left): Capt. Robert Kuzminski (director), Tech Sgts. Marvin Finnley, Wally Watson, and Josue Bustos. If you have additional info, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 44. (Unknown Photographer)

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A member of The United States Air Force Band's "High Flight" performs for a crowd of thousands at the Capital Centre. Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 43. (Unknown Photographer)

A member of The United States Air Force Band's "High Flight" performs for a crowd of thousands at the Capital Centre. Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 43. (Unknown Photographer)

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A member of The United States Air Force Band's "High Flight" performs for a crowd of thousands at the Capital Centre. Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 42. (Unknown Photographer)

A member of The United States Air Force Band's "High Flight" performs for a crowd of thousands at the Capital Centre. Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 42. (Unknown Photographer)

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Colonel Arnald Gabriel leads The United States Air Force Band at a performance at DAR Constitution Hall during the Guest Artist Series on Feb. 25, 1979. Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was the featured guest. Please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a> if you have more information. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 41. (Unknown Photographer)

Colonel Arnald Gabriel leads The United States Air Force Band at a performance at DAR Constitution Hall during the Guest Artist Series on Feb. 25, 1979. Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was the featured guest. Please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a> if you have more information. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 41. (Unknown Photographer)

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Colonel Bonner stands at the podium during "A Sousa Spectacular." Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 40. (Unknown Photographer)

Colonel Bonner stands at the podium during "A Sousa Spectacular." Please take a moment to reflect on the photograph shown here. If you have any insight regarding who is in it, when or where it was taken, or any stories you can share about the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 40. (Unknown Photographer)

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Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Kurtz rehearses students during one of their required classes. Any additional information about this photograph can be sent to our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 39. (Unknown Photographer)

Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Kurtz rehearses students during one of their required classes. Any additional information about this photograph can be sent to our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 39. (Unknown Photographer)

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Lieutenant Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, Director of The United States Air Force Band, guest conducts the Marine Band during the annual memorial services, 6 Nov 1967, for John Philip Sousa at Mr. Sousa’s gravesite in Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. If you have any further insight regarding the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 38. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Zans Wilson)

Lieutenant Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel, Director of The United States Air Force Band, guest conducts the Marine Band during the annual memorial services, 6 Nov 1967, for John Philip Sousa at Mr. Sousa’s gravesite in Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. If you have any further insight regarding the event, please email our Band Historian <a href="mailto:usafbandhistorian@afncr.af.mil">Tech. Sgt. Tracey MacDonald</a>. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! This is Photo 38. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Zans Wilson)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Zans Wilson

Retired "Note" alumni Chief Master Sgt. Pete Barenbregge, Master Sgt. Ken Smukal, Chief Master Sgt. Joe Eckert, and Master Sgt. Rick Lillard jam during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The USAF Band’s Airmen of Note celebrated 60 years with members past and present for a weekend of amazing artistry. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series that continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Retired "Note" alumni Chief Master Sgt. Pete Barenbregge, Master Sgt. Ken Smukal, Chief Master Sgt. Joe Eckert, and Master Sgt. Rick Lillard jam during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The USAF Band’s Airmen of Note celebrated 60 years with members past and present for a weekend of amazing artistry. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series that continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

Retired Chief Master Sgts.Peter BarenBregge and Joe Eckert, and Master Sgt. Rick Lillard pause during a rehearsal for the special alumni concert that kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Retired Chief Master Sgts.Peter BarenBregge and Joe Eckert, and Master Sgt. Rick Lillard pause during a rehearsal for the special alumni concert that kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary and Master Sgt. Tracey Wright join current Airmen of Note Vocalist Technical Sgt. Paige Martin backstage during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary and Master Sgt. Tracey Wright join current Airmen of Note Vocalist Technical Sgt. Paige Martin backstage during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

Several former members of the Airmen of Note, including retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary (pictured above), took were featured during the opening concert of the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Several former members of the Airmen of Note, including retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary (pictured above), took were featured during the opening concert of the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

Retired Master Sgt. Ken Smukal takes a solo during the first concert of the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Retired Master Sgt. Ken Smukal takes a solo during the first concert of the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

Retired Master Sgt. Tracey Wright is front and center during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Retired Master Sgt. Tracey Wright is front and center during the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

The USAF Band’s Airmen of Note celebrated 60 years with members past and present for a weekend of amazing artistry! The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

The USAF Band’s Airmen of Note celebrated 60 years with members past and present for a weekend of amazing artistry! The alumni weekend also kicked off the 2010 Jazz Heritage Series which continues on October 1 and November 5. All concerts in the Jazz Heritage Series start at 8 p.m., and are free and open to the public. No tickets are needed. Lisner Auditorium is located at 730 21st Street Northwest, on the campus of George Washington University. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

The 2010 Jazz Heritage Series kicked off with a special alumni concert featuring former members of the Airmen of Note. The evening featured a new composition by Retired Master Sgt, Sammy Nestico (front row, fourth from the left). Some of the most distinguished performers in the “Note’s” 60-year history were featured, including retired Master Sgts. Ken Smukal, Rick Lillard and Tracey Wright, retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary, and retired Chief Master Sgts. Rick Whitehead, Peter BarenBregge and Joe Eckert. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

The 2010 Jazz Heritage Series kicked off with a special alumni concert featuring former members of the Airmen of Note. The evening featured a new composition by Retired Master Sgt, Sammy Nestico (front row, fourth from the left). Some of the most distinguished performers in the “Note’s” 60-year history were featured, including retired Master Sgts. Ken Smukal, Rick Lillard and Tracey Wright, retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobbie McCleary, and retired Chief Master Sgts. Rick Whitehead, Peter BarenBregge and Joe Eckert. (Photo by Robert Mesite)

Photo by Robert Mesite

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