Sousa honored during outdoor performance

Tech. Sgt. Brian Stiles, member of the U.S. Air Force Band, and a trumpeter from The Wynford High School Band play selections from composer John Philip Sousa during an afternoon performance at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. on March 23, 2013. The bands spent the afternoon honoring Sousa by playing some of his most-famous marches together at his gravesite. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

Technical Sgt. Daniel Walley

The Concert Band's newest member Technical Sgt. Daniel Walley

Sousa honored during outdoor performance

Tech. Sgt. Jess Lightner, U.S. Air Force Band member, and a member of The Wynford High School Band talk before their performance at the gravesite of composer John Philip Sousa March 23, 2013. The bands honored the composer by playing some of his most-famous marches in front of his gravesite at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

Sousa honored during outdoor performance

The gravesite of composer John Philip Sousa prepares to hear an afternoon performance by the U.S. Air Force Band and The Wynford High School Band March 23, 2013. The bands honored the composer by playing some of his most-famous marches in front of his gravesite at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

Sousa honored during outdoor performance

Drum sticks from a member of The Wynford High School Band lay quiet in between musical selections March 23, 2013, at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The Wynford High School Band traveled to the district to play alongside the U.S. Air Force Band where they spent the afternoon honoring John Philip Sousa in playing some of his most-famous marches together at his gravesite. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

Sousa honored during outdoor performance

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Bosch, U.S. Air Force Band member, and a trumpet player from The Wynford High School Band pause in between selections during an afternoon performance at John Philip Sousa's gravesite in Washington, D.C. on March 23, 2013. The bands spent the afternoon honoring the composer by playing some of his most-famous marches together at his gravesite in Congressional Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

The Air Force Strings

Members of the Air Force Strings perform at the Wounded Warrior Café Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. (A.F. photo by 2nd Lt. Shanti Nolan)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Master Sgt. Mark Hannah, audio engineer for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” working behind the scenes controlling the sound during a performance at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Senior Master Sgt. Mitchell Morton, keyboard player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” receives a little help on the keyboards from students at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Senior Master Sgt. Mitchell Morton, keyboard player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” receives a little help on the keyboards from students at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” performed for more than 250 students and teachers at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Master Sgt. Jake McCray, saxophonist for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” tunes his instruments prior to a performance at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Master Sgt. Matthew Murray, bass player for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” tunes his instrument prior to a performance at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

AFCENT Band "Vector"

Master Sgt. Mark Hannah, audio engineer for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band “Vector” starts making the connections to bring the sound together prior to a performance at a host nation school in Southwest Asia Mar 28, 2013. The AFCENT Band tours throughout the AOR to positively promote troop morale, diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. George Thompson)

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013

Members of the U.S. Air Force band march in the St. Patricks’ Day March 17, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s parade was “Celebrating Service to the Stars and Stripes.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013

Members of the U.S. Air Force band march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s parade was “Celebrating Service to the Stars and Stripes.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

Sr. Amn. Adam Tianello

Air Force Reserve Band bagpiper, Sr. Amn. Adam Tianello performs at the Guest Artist Series concert on Feb. 24. (A.F. photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

The Air Force Orchestra, Sr. Amn. Adam Tianello perform and The Rogues

The Air Force Orchestra and Sr. Amn. Adam Tianello perform with The Rogues at the Guest Artist Series concert on Feb. 24. (A.F. photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

Singing his hit "God Bless the USA," Grammy Award winner Lee Greenwood, along with a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard flag processional, bring the Guest Artist Series performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. to a close March 10. Greenwood was the final guest artist to be featured in the 2013 Air Force Band's Guest Artist Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

Singing his hit "God Bless the USA," Grammy Award winner Lee Greenwood, along with a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard flag processional, bring the Guest Artist Series performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. to a close March 10. Greenwood was the final guest artist to be featured in the 2013 Air Force Band's Guest Artist Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

With Col. Larry Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, conducting, Lee Greenwood, 1983 Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist of the Year, plays saxophone during his set at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. March 10, 2013. Other artists highlighted during this year's series included Melina Leon and The Rogues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood, Grammy Award winner and two-time Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, performs for fans March 10, 2013 alongside the U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants during the final 2013 Guest Artist Series performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Greenwood is best known for his three-time number-one hit, “God Bless the USA.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

Master Sgt. Ryan Dolan, member of the U.S. Air Force’s Singing Sergeants, performs during the final installment of the Air Force Band’s 2013 Guest Artist Series March 10, 2013, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The Guest Artist Series began in 1966 and has evolved to feature entertainers of national and international renown who perform alongside the Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2013 Guest Artist Series ends featuring Lee Greenwood

Tech. Sgt. Julia Brundage, member of the U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants, performs a song by country music artist Sara Evans March 10, 2013, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The performance was part of the Air Force Band’s 2013 Guest Artist Series which highlights entertainers of national and international renown who perform alongside the Air Force’s premiere musical ensemble. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)