The United States Air Force Band | |
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Active | 1941 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Military band |
Role | Public duties |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling |
Website | www.usafband.af.mil |
Commanders | |
Commander/Conductor | Colonel Don Schofield |
Director of Operations | Lieutenant Colonel Michael D. Hoerber |
Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Patrick McDermott |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia |
The United States Air Force Band is a U.S. military band consisting of 184 active-duty members of the United States Air Force.
It is the Air Force's premier musical organization and is based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Within the band there are six performing ensembles:
Collectively, these musical groups perform a wide spectrum of styles, including classical, jazz, popular, patriotic and ceremonial music.
The mission of the band is to deliver musical products that inspire emotions, create positive impressions and communicate information according to Air Force objectives for the defense of the United States of America.