Max Impact performs at JSOH

Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann, United States Air Force Band member, plays the drums as part of the Air Force Band’s rock group element, Max Impact’s performance May 16 at the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The Open House attracted thousands and featured many attractions to educate the public about the military’s varied missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish)

Air Chief's Twilight Tattoo complete success

Master Sgt. Michael Bosch, United States Air Force Band, plays Taps during the Conference of American Air Chiefs Twilight Tattoo June 13 at the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling Air Force Base. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, hosted the event celebrating "50 Years of Friendship and Cooperation" between nations belonging to the System of Cooperation among American Air Forces. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish)

Band performs with award winning guest artists

Master Sgt. Shani Prewitt, United States Air Force Band, performs during a dress rehearsal broadcast taping of “America’s Veteran’s – A Musical Tribute” May 13 at the Music Center, Strathmore, Bethesda, Md. Another taping is 8-11 p.m. May 14. The fourth annual broadcast taping features Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Peter Cetera, “American Idol” finalist Melinda Doolittle, country music group Lonestar, and several Air Force Band performing groups. Award-winning actor Blair Underwood narrates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas Dennis)

Celtic Aire Performs for Top Brass

Members of Celtic Aire meet with Lieutenant General John R. Allen, Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command, after a performance. Members of Celtic Aire include (left to right) Senior Master Sgt. Deb Volker, Technical Sgts. Emily Lewis, Julia Brundage and Joe Haughton, and Master Sgt. Eric Sullivan. The deployment was part of the mission of the U.S. Air Forces Central Expeditionary Band. Based in Southwest Asia, the Band is comprised of deployed Airmen from Active Duty, Reserve and Air National Guard bands. The Band rotates several ensembles through the region that perform a wide variety of musical styles to appeal to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

AF Band fights the clock to produce 'Off We Go'

Master Sgt. Loren Zimmer, an audio engineer for The USAF Band, works in the control room, preparing for the next take. He is recording the Singing Sergeants for The United States Air Force Band's upcoming compact disc (CD), "Off We Go," intended for wide release in December. (USAF Photo by Benjamin Newell)

AF Band fights the clock to produce 'Off We Go'

The Singing Sergeants perform a take of "Off We Go," by Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Mike Davis in Hangar II on Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. They are recording for The United States Air Force Band's upcoming compact disc (CD), "Off We Go," intended for wide release in December. (USAF Photo by Benjamin Newell)