USAF Band's Silver Wings at the U.S. Capitol in 2007

The United States Air Force Band's Silver Wings performs on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in August 2007. During the summer months, different components of the USAF Band provide free public concerts at various outdoor venues around Washington, D.C., including the steps of the U.S. Capitol, the base of the Washington Monument, and the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. (Official Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rusti Caraker)

Silver Wings performs on Guest Artist Series concert at DAR Constitution Hall

Guitarist Master Sgt. Matt Ascione jams with the U.S. Air Force Band's ensemble Silver Wings at DAR Constitution Hall on February 10. Silver Wings helped kick off the first concert of the USAF Band's 2008 Guest Artist Series. The concert later featured the country music legend Restless Heart with the USAF Symphony Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Chip Feise)

Historic AF Musical Mission to Southwest Asia

Technical Sgt. Michael Mason jams with fellow Airmen at Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan this past October. Sergeant Mason is a vocalist for The U.S. Air Force Band's ensemble Silver Wings, which participated in a 55-day deployment to six countries throughout Southwest Asia and Africa as part of the U.S. Central Command Air Forces' Expeditionary Band Live Round.

Restless Heart headlines Band's Guest Artist Series opener

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Murray, U.S. Air Force Band, plays the bass during a performance at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington Feb. 10. Sergeant Murray is a member of Silver Wings, the Band's country music component. The Band performed with the country music legend Restless Heart as part of its 2008 Guest Artist Series, which runs through March 2. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Chacon)

Airmen, Marines team up for Djibouti humanitarian mission

Master Sgt. Shani Prewitt laughs with the children of Nagad, Djibouti, following a performance in the village Oct. 23. Sergeant Prewitt is a vocalist with the U.S. Central Command Air Forces' Expeditionary Band Live Round. The band is touring Djibouti to perform a series of morale and community outreach concerts. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Charles Siler)

Airmen, Marines team up for Djibouti humanitarian mission

Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffman gives an impromptu magic show Oct. 23 for the children of Nagad, Djibouti. Sergeant Hoffman is a drummer with the U.S. Central Command Air Force's Expeditionary Band Live Round. The band is touring Djibouti to perform a series of morale and community outreach concerts. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Charles Siler)