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Col. Don Schofield conducts the Airmen of Note as they recreate the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Col. Don Schofield conducts the Airmen of Note as they recreate the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Col. Don Schofield conducts the Airmen of Note as they recreate the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Col. Don Schofield conducts the Airmen of Note as they recreate the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as professional dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller as dancers take center stage on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz (right) serves as emcee as Master Sgt. Brooke Emory (left) waits for the next cue during The U.S. Air Force Band's concert featuring the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz (right) serves as emcee as Master Sgt. Brooke Emory (left) waits for the next cue during The U.S. Air Force Band's concert featuring the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz serves as emcee during The U.S. Air Force Band's concert featuring the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz serves as emcee during The U.S. Air Force Band's concert featuring the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Master Sgt. Brooke Emory speaks to the audience at "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," a show that featured The U.S. Air Force Band performing the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Master Sgt. Brooke Emory speaks to the audience at "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," a show that featured The U.S. Air Force Band performing the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band stand to perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller at "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band stand to perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller at "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz (right) sings along with the entire cast of "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," a show featuring The U.S. Air Force Band performing the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Washington Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence (and host of WAMU’s The Big Broadcast) Murray Horwitz (right) sings along with the entire cast of "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," a show featuring The U.S. Air Force Band performing the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert highlighting the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert titled "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," which highlighted the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform the music of big band legend Major Glenn Miller on April 2, 2019, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Band partnered with Washington Performing Arts to present this concert titled "On the Air: A Glenn Miller Swing Celebration," which highlighted the legacy of Major Miller's music and his leadership of the Army Air Force Band. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the disappearance of Miller's plane during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky)

Photo by Master Sgt. Josh Kowalsky

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