57th Presidential Inaugural parade practice

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard exits Hanger 3 after practicing for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade Jan. 10, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Approximately 15,000 military personnel from 133 units will be participating in the parade on January 21, 2013. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Perry Aston)

57th Presidential Inaugural parade practice

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard practices for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade Jan. 11, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Appoximately 15,000 military personnel from 133 units will be participating in the parade January 21, 2013. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

Air Force Band Holiday Concert

Air Force Band Holiday Concert

AF Band performs at 66th Annual Midwest Clinic

U.S. Air Force Premier Concert Band Conductor Col. Larry Lang showcases the talents of Airmen musicians for thousands in attendance during the 66th Annual Midwest Clinic, Dec. 19, in Chicago, Ill. Every military band sets to exemplify the professionalism that is existent throughout everything in each one's branch of service. The non-verbal message that is communicated by the USAF Band's music is that every single task Airmen perform, across the globe, are done at this professional level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

AF Band performs at 66th Annual Midwest Clinic

Musicians, family, friends, mentors and fans of the U.S. Air Force Premier Band give a standing ovation following the third and final performance by the band at the 66th Annual Midwest Clinic, Dec. 19, in Chicago, Ill. "This is one of the most amazing bands in the United States and in the world," said Christopher Poncin, high school band director in the state of Washington. "They set the bar higher and higher every time I see them perform. We are fortunate and blessed here, at the Midwest Clinic, to see and experience an ensemble with such great conductors." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

AF Band performs at 66th Annual Midwest Clinic

U.S. Air Force Band Commander Col. Larry Lang involves fellow musicians in the audience during the performance of the national anthem at the 66th Annual Midwest Clinic, Dec. 19, in Chicago, Ill. The U.S. Air Force Premier Concert Band performed three heart-pounding concerts for musicians, mentors and fans gathered from across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)