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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Vol. 6, No. 21 May 29, 2015

INSIDE

USNCG Sailors

honor Americas

fallen on

Memorial Day

Page 2

JBAB kicks off

Memorial Day

weekend with

Safety Event

Page 3

Army Air Corps

Band veteran

walks down

memory lane

Page 5

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Joint Base Journal

PHOTOS BY MASS COMMUNICATION

SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS

BRANDON PARKER

U.S. NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD

Sailors from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial

Guard (USNCG) at Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling took part in multiple activities

around Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day

to honor Americas fallen service members.

USNCGSailors honor Americas fallen onMemorial Day

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard present

Colors during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of Memorial

Day at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard re a 21-

gun salute in honor of Memorial Day at the Washington Navy

Yard in Washington, D.C.

Seaman Joshua Taione, assigned to the U.S.

Navy Ceremonial Guard, carries a wreath

prior to the start of a wreath laying cer-

emony in honor of Memorial Day at the Navy

Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard march in the Memorial

Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

STORY AND PHOTOS

BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Despite a chilly start to the day, Joint Base

Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) families celebrated

the unofcial start of the summer season at

the annual JBAB Pool Party May 22.

Whether they were slipping down the wa-

ter slides, diving off the diving board, brav-

ing the aquatic rock wall, or simply soaking

up the sun, there was something for every-

one. Lunch was provided by JBAB Warght-

er and Family Readiness and the DJ kept the

party going with summertime tunes.

The pool may be open, but prior to mak-

ing a splash, swimmers under the age of 16

must wear an armband.

The armbands indicate what level of

swimmer you are, said Surae Stewart, JBAB

recreational aide. There are three types of

bands. The red bands are for people who

cannot swim at all. They must wear a life

vest at all times, regardless of which pool

they are in. Blue bands, mean they are either

tall enough to touch the bottom of the pool

while standing or theyve taken the swim

test, but they either cant swim the whole

length or they cant tread water. The green

bands mean they are a complete swimmer.

The swim test is required for everyone

under 16 not wearing a blue band or red

band. The test can be taken every day the

pool is open, said Stewart. Once they pass

it, their band color is kept on record for the

season and they can get a new band each

time they go to the pool.

The JBAB Pool is open for lap swim

Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 a.m., and 11 a.m. until

noon, and weekends, 10-11 a.m. Open swim

is available Tuesday-Friday, noon until 7:30

p.m., and weekends, 11 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 202-404-1143.

JBAB pool now open to swimmers

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FROM PUBLIC AFFAIRS

NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

Non-traditional aerial threats have be-

come a real concern amongst the military

protection community within the Na-

tional Capital Region (NCR). The surveil-

lance by criminal elements of our military

installations has increased greatly in the

past few months.

You should always be extra vigilant and

aware of your surroundings for traditional

methods of criminal activity now you

should heighten your awareness to include

non-traditional aerial threats (aka drones)

within the NCR.

If You See Something, Say Something

is a national campaign that raises public

awareness of the indicators of terrorism and

terrorism-related crime, as well as the im-

portance of reporting suspicious activity to

state and local law enforcement. Informed,

alert communities play a critical role in

keeping our nation safe.

Suspicious activity is any observed be-

havior that could indicate terrorism or ter-

rorism-related crime. This includes, but is

not limited to:

Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is

parked in an odd location, a package/lug-

gage is unattended, a window/door is open

that is usually closed, or other out-of-the-

ordinary situations occur.

Eliciting information: A person questions

individuals at a level beyond curiosity about a

buildings purpose, operations, security pro-

cedures and/or personnel, shift changes, etc.

Observation/surveillance: Someone pays

unusual attention to facilities or buildings

beyond a casual or professional interest.

This includes extended loitering without

explanation (particularly in concealed loca-

tions); unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged

observation of a building (e.g., with binocu-

lars or video camera); taking notes or mea-

surements; counting paces; sketching oor

plans, the use of non-traditional aircraft

around military installations, etc.

Some of these activities could be inno-

centits up to security personnel to de-

termine whether the behavior warrants in-

vestigation. The activities above are not all-

inclusive, but have been compiled based on

studies of pre-operational aspects of both

successful and thwarted terrorist events

over several years.

To report suspicious activities at ANY

INSTALLATION call the NDWRegional Dis-

patch Center at: (202) 433-3333

Describe specically what you observed,

including: Who or What you saw; When you

saw it; Where it occurred; and Why its sus-

picious.

See Something, Say Something: Eyes in the Sky

To report suspicious activities

call 202-433-3333.

Describe specically what

you observed, including:

Who or What you saw;

When you saw it; Where it occurred;

and Why its suspicious.

If You See Something,

Say Something!

BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Main Chapel at Joint Base Anacos-

tia-Bolling (JBAB) hosted the Pre-Summer

Holiday Safety Standdown for base person-

nel May 21.

According to Dean McKinsey, JBAB safe-

ty ofcer, the semi-annual event was suc-

cessful at getting people exposed to tips and

information on how to keep safe during the

hot summer months.

We concentrate on seasonal safety for

summer, he explained. So we cover things

like reworks safety, campres, boating,

water and swimming pool safety.

Other topics offered attendees refresh-

ers on information that applies year-

round, he said.

They also get information on suicide

prevention, drinking and driving, traffic

safety, sexual assault and prevention, and

food preparation.

The event ran from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with

371 people attending. Upon checking in,

each attendee was given a passport check-

list of required stations to visit. At each sta-

tion, presenters signed off on their corre-

sponding topic.

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class An-

tonio Granderson, a sexual assault victim ad-

vocate, was one of the presenters at the event.

Were here to get the word out, he

said. Sexual assault is something we take

very seriously. We represent JBAB. We rep-

resent a family-type environment. We want

to make sure everyone knows, if they know

somebody who is a victim or theyre a vic-

tim themselves, they can call these numbers

and get anonymous help without everyone

knowing whats going on.

Coast Guard Boatswains Mate 1st Class

Brandon Hirst, training petty officer at

Coast Guard StationWashington, was at the

event to promote safety on the water.

Were here to promote boating safety -

it just happens to be boating safety week,

he said. So a big thing were promoting is

wearing a lifejacket at all times while on the

water. A lot of people have lifejackets on-

board but arent wearing them. If the boat

does capsize or you nd yourself in the wa-

ter, its already too late to try and get your

lifejacket on.

Hirst said other water safety tips they

were highlighting included filing a boat

plan with friends or relatives and keeping

hydrated while out on the water.

Formore information about summer safe-

ty, visit http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/

JBAB kicks off Memorial Day weekend with Safety Standdown

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JEREMY K. JOHNSON

Lt. Cmdr. Richard Evans (left) receives his passport checklist back from Culinary Special-

ist 1st Class Antonio Granderson. Granderson was one of the presenters at the Joint Base

Anacostia-Bolling Pre-Summer Safety Event held May 21 at the Main Chapel.

FROM JBAB INSTALLATION

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

The 2014 Annual Water Qual-

ity reports for Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling (JBAB) will be distributed

separately for the Bolling side and

the Anacostia side of JBAB in print

and electronically by July 1.

The reports have been prepared

in cooperation with the Environ-

mental Protection Agency (EPA) Re-

gion III and D.C. Water and Sewer

Authority (DC Water). Each are re-

quired by law, and are provided to

ensure affected populations have

all available information regarding

drinking water quality. The reports

are not a response to a health threat.

Copies of the reports will be

available upon request or can be

found online at Http://www.cnic.

navy.mil/jbab.

For more information, contact

JBAB Installation Environmental

Program Director, Mrs. Madina Al-

harazim-Plummer, at 202-404-8204.

2014

JBAB Water

Quality reports

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Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Com-

memoration Day June 5 | Joint Base Anacos-

tia-Bolling

Schedule of Events

- First Friday 5K Run | 7 a.m. | Aerobic

Center

- Luncheon Honoring Vietnam Veterans

(invitation Only) | Noon | Bolling Club

- Air Force and Navy Drill Team Demon-

stration | 1:30 p.m. | AAFES Exchange Park-

ing Lot

- Retreat | 3:30 p.m. | Enterprise Hall,

Bldg. 72

Jazz Night

June 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Slip Inn

Live music by Roe Cube Jazz Band

Bolling Club

Theisen St., Bldg. 50 | 202-767-6794

Champagne Sunday Brunch

May 31 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bolling Club,

Washington Dining Room Enjoy the BEST

Champagne Brunch in the Capital Region,

featuring a carving station, omelet station,

bacon, sausage and grits as well as seafood

newberg, eggs benedict and made to order

wafes with assorted desserts.

Club Members: $17.95; Non-Members:

$22.95

Seafood Buffet

June 3 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Washington Dining

Room Feast on an abundant selection of

crab legs, steamed and spiced shrimp, fried

oysters, sh and shrimp, the Clubs famous

fried chicken, numerous sides and desserts.

First Friday

June 5 | 5 p.m.-midnight | Bolling Club,

Washington Dining Room Featuring DJ

Bob Ski at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Club

members receive free hors doeuvres from

5-7 p.m.

Play Bingo Three times a week!

Sundays at 12:30 p.m. | Tuesdays at Noon

| Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. | Win cash prizes!

Slip Inn

Arnold Ave., Bldg. 2482 | 202-767-5840

Acoustic Night

4:30 p.m. | Slip Inn

June 12 | Featuring Tommy Gann

June 26 | Featuring Dari J

Potomac Lanes Bowling Center/Spinz

McChord St., Bldg. 1310 | 202-563-

1701/1702

New Hours of Operation

Bowling Lanes

Weekdays: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Saturday:

Noon-midnight | Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.

ProShop

Tuesday-Thursday: 5-8 p.m. | Saturday:

Noon-5 p.m.

Spinz

Weekdays: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Satur-

day Noon-11:30 p.m. | Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.

Cheeseburger Supreme Pizza - $8.95

Limited time offer - June 2015

Capital Cove Marina

Giovannoli Way, Bldg. 90 | 202-767-8562

Save the Date! 3rd Annual Fishing Tour-

nament & Boat Show June 20 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |

Capital Cove Marina Win prizes for the larg-

est sh, the most weight and Junior Angler.

Complimentary bottled water, soda and hot

dogs! Call 202-767-8562 or 202-767-9136 to

register!

Information, Tickets &

Travel (ITT) Ofce

4570 Chappie James Blvd. (Located inside

the Commissary) | 202-404-6576

Great Wolf Lodge Specials

June 26-28: $412

Splash the day away in over 79,000

square feet of water-packed excitement, in-

cluding jaw-dropping slides for thrill seek-

ers or zero-depth entry areas for little ones.

Outside the water park, the fun continues.

Book today at the ITT Ofce!

Fitness & Sports

McChord Ave, Bldg. P-15 | 202-767-5895

Turkish Get Up Fun Challenge

June 1-30 | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Fitness Cen-

ters I & II This kettlebell movement will help

develop stronger shoulders and core. This is

a daily challenge that requires participants

to add an additional two reps to the previ-

ous days total for the duration of the month.

For example, Day 1 requires two reps (one

right arm and one left arm). Day 2 will re-

quire four reps (two right arm and two left

arm), followed by six reps, eight reps, and

so on. Each individual will be allowed to use

a kettlebell only and weight will be scaled as

needed. Patrons that join the challenge late

can do the required reps at that time. Sign-

up at the front desk at Fitness Center 1 or

Fitness Center II.

Liberty Center

Enterprise Hall, Bldg. 72 | 202-685-1802 |

Eligibility: E1-E6 Single, unaccompanied

active duty military

Summer Kick-off Pool Party

May 29 | 7 p.m. | Base Pool

Looking for fun in the sun? Kick your

summer off with Liberty at the base pool.

Show off all your swim strokes or graze in

the sunset on the rst Friday of summer!

Free food, beverages, water guns and oat-

ies will be provided. Start your summer off

right and have a splash!

Child and Youth Programs

Youth Center | Langley Way, Bldg. 4485 |

202-767-4003

Tween Movie Night

May 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Youth Center

Enjoy an evening of movies and popcorn!

Sign up at the Youth Center the day of the

event.

Extreme Putt-Putt Fun

May 30 | 2:30-7 p.m. | JBAB Mini Golf

Course Come one, come all and show your

putting skills on the green. Youth will meet

at the Youth Center and walk to and from

the mini golf course. Preteens will play from

2:30-4:30 p.m. and teens will play from 5-7

p.m.

Torch Club

June 5 | 6 p.m. | Youth Center, Bldg. 4485

This organization helps develop futuremem-

bers with leadership and character develop-

ment. The Torch Flames have done several

community service projects that benet the

JBAB community. Open to ages 10-13.

Library

Tinker St., Bldg. 4439 | 202-767-5578

Summer Reading Registration

Register by June 19 | Library, Bldg. 4439

Excitement and fun await those who journey

to JBAB Library and participate in the Sum-

mer Reading Program, Read to the Rhythm!

The program runs from June 27-Aug. 7! Visit

MyWFR.com for full details!

Box Tops 4 Education

Now-Aug. 31 | JBAB Library

Drop off box tops to the JBAB Library to

enter for a chance to win a weekly prize pack

lled with MWR goodies!

How Box Tops 4 Education works:

1. Find box tops on hundreds of prod-

ucts. A full list is available at the Library or

online at MyWFR.com.

2. Clip box tops from each package

3. Bring in or send your box tops to the

JBAB Library, Bldg. 4439, Tinker St.

Each box top is worth 10 cents and will be

donated to our community partner, Leckie

Elementary School.

Story Time & Crafts

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10 a.m. | Li-

brary, Childrens Room

Mommy & Me Yoga

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m. | Library, Chil-

drens Room

Patch Club

June 4 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Library, Chil-

drens Room Attention youth ages 7-14 with

a love of reading! Join the Patch Club where

youll be surrounded by other avid readers.

Members earn patches upon completion of

independent reading requirements. Each

month the club discusses books read the

previous month and then embarks on a new

genre. Light refreshments provided. For fur-

ther inquiries please contact the Library at

202-767-5578.

Housing Services Center

MacDill Blvd. Bldg. 21 | 202-404-1840

Spring Housing Bazaar

June 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Housing Servic-

es Center, Bldg. 21 Join the Housing Services

Center staff for an afternoon of information

for various Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ser-

vices including:

- Bolling Family Housing (Hunt)

- Bellevue (Lincoln Military Housing)

- Local school information

- Fleet and Family Services

- Available NAF employment opportunities

- Household Goods/Transportation

- Off base housing representatives

- Real estate experts

- Free giveaways and treats

Warghter & Family Readiness Programs&Events

BY USMC (RET.) COL. ED MAYS


The Archdiocese for the Military Services

(AMS), USA, Warriors to Lourdes (WTL) pil-

grimage to Lourdes, France, coincided with

the 57th International Military Pilgrimage

(PMI).

The PMI took place May 13-18 and in-

cluded delegations frommore than 40 coun-

tries.

The pilgrimage started in 1958 when

French Armed Forces invited the German

military to join them in Lourdes as a gesture

of reconciliation after World War II.

This year, the annual AMS pilgrimage

supported more than 200 wounded or dis-

abled troops and veterans, family members,

chaplains, and support staff. In addition to

Catholics, the AMS pilgrims included chap-

lains and pilgrims from several Christian

denominations.

Prior to the trip, Archbishop Broglio,

archbishop of the AMS, said The pilgrims

will journey and pray with others from

around the world. It will be a wonderful oc-

casion to raise their hearts and minds to the

Prince of Peace and beg for an increase in

understanding and a decrease in strife.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Cha-

pel plays a major support role in WTL. The

east coast logistics hub (Dulles Airport) was

supported by JBAB Knights of Columbus

council 14823 and Cardinal Hickey Assem-

bly 2534. Volunteers from the JBAB Chapel

Center turned out to spend time with the

warrior pilgrims. TheWTL east coast contin-

gent was led by U.S. Air Force Col. Eugene

Wall and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hank Lutz.

Its an honor for the JBAB chapel com-

munity to support these warriors, said

Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Granger, JBAB se-

nior chaplain. Ministering to one another

touches the soul of the participants and the

supporters.

Rev. Monsignor John J. M. Foster, Vicar

General of the AMS, led the WTL group in

prayer, and gave a send-off blessing at the

United Service Organization (USO) lounge

at the airport. Dulles Airport USO Director

Andrea Tassan and her team of volunteers

assisted the group, facilitating easy move-

ment between airport organizations while

providing a welcoming environment of

peace and camaraderie.

In Lourdes, participants attended the

PMI events and engaged in a number of

other religious and spiritual activities, in-

cluding masses, stations of the cross and

times of reection. Many also bathed in the

waters of Lourdes, which annually drawmil-

lions of believers seeking spiritual, physical,

or emotional healing.

Our wounded military personnel are

multifaceted human beings, said Father

Larry Smith, a JBAB Catholic priest. War

leaves not only physical andmental wounds

- but spiritual as well. Archbishop Broglio,

and the AMS deeply understand this spiri-

tual need that extends from active duty to

veteran status.

U.S. Army captain, Chaplain Patrick Ki-

hiu, attached to 1st Battalion, Warrior Tran-

sition Brigade at Fort Belvoir, said, This is

an incredible experience where we can all

come together for healing.

JBABChapel supportsWarriors to Lourdes pilgrimage

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BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Navy SEAL Cmdr. Matthew

Jackson surprised his uncle, Army

Air Corps veteran trumpeter Cpl.

Richard Samuelian with a visit to

the U.S. Air Force Band April 28.

The surprise, which took place

during Samuelians Honor Flight

visit to the nations capital, was a

coordinated effort between Jack-

son and his cousin Ronald Ron-

nie Samuelian, the younger of

Samuelians two sons.

Ronnie, who lives in Fresno,

California, accompanied Samu-

elian as his Honor Flight Guardian.

Knowing well his fathers history as

a trumpeter in the Army Air Corps

Band, Ronnie asked Jackson to ar-

range a tour of the Air Force Band

during their visit to Washington.

After their busy day of touring

the nations capital, Samuelian

received a guided tour of the Air

Force Band hangar by Master Sgt.

Matthew Irish and the Command-

er and Conductor of the band, Col.

Larry H. Lang.

During the tour, Samuelian

walked down memory lane view-

ing the historic photographs and

mementos that decorate the hall-

ways of the hangar. He reminisced

about his time in the Army and

specically the portion spent at

what was then Bolling Field. He

reported to Camp Beale (now

Beale Air Force Base) in California

for basic training on December 4,

1945 after receiving his draft no-

tice less than two months earlier.

From there he proceeded to Low-

ery Field (later Lowry Air Force

Base) in Denver, Colorado as a

clerk before training as a trumpet-

er at band school at Bolling Field.

Following his training, Samuelian

served as a member of the Eglin

Field Band (now Eglin Air Force

Base) in Florida.

As Samuelian toured the han-

gar listening and looking at the

displays, he remembered some of

the faces and names of the senior

ofcer leadership of the band on

display from the timeframe he at-

tended band school at Bolling.

I was here, around March

or April of 1946 for band school.

And the band school students en-

hanced your big band, Samuelian

told Lang. So we got to sit and be

a part of that program. That was a

noteworthy thing, in my view any

way. It was fun to be with a big

group and you professional musi-

cians as good as you were and are.

Jackson said that he and his

cousin did everything they could to

get Samuelian to bring his trumpet

so that he could perform taps during

the Honor Flights visit to the Na-

tional World War II Memorial and

perhaps at the Air Force Band, but

in the end it just was not possible.

My problem was, I was will-

ing to do it, but I hadnt played, I

hadnt even touched the mouth

piece in almost a year, Samuelian

said. And if I was going to do any

playing, I wanted to be able to do at

least what I could have done then.

So I tried it for two or three days

and it just didnt come back tome.

During the Central Valley [Cali-

fornia] Honor Flight, Samuelian,

and 66 other World War II veter-

ans and 67 guardians and escorts

spent April 27-29 touring locations

throughout the national capital re-

gion. Events to honor the veterans

began as soon as they arrived at

Baltimore-Washington Interna-

tional Airport with a re depart-

ment water cannon salute.

The group visited the U.S. Ma-

rine Corps War Memorial, the

National World War II Memorial,

the Smithsonian National Air and

Space Museum, the Vietnam Vet-

erans Memorial, and the Korean

War Veterans Memorial.

On the groups last day in town

they visited Arlington National

Cemetery to observe the chang-

ing of the guard at the Tomb of the

Unknown Soldier and lay a wreath

on behalf of the group. The group

then visited the Women inMilitary

Service for America Memorial and

the United States Air Force Memo-

rial.

The groupmade its return ight

from Baltimore-Washington Inter-

national to Fresno Yosemite Inter-

national Airport where it received

a welcome home procession

through the airport lobby.

Army Air Corps Band veteran walks down memory lane

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

During a surprise visit to the U.S. Air Force Band, Army Air Corps veteran trumpeter Cpl. Richard Samuelian of

Fresno, California (left) reminisces about his time at Bolling Field while attending Band School. The surprise

visit was arranged by his nephew, Navy SEAL Cmdr. Matthew J. Jackson who is assigned to the Ofce of the

Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon, and his son Ronald Samuelian (right) who accompanied him from

California. The visit was hosted by Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band, Col. Larry H. Lang

(center) with the help of Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Pagnard (center right) and Master Sgt. Matthew Irish (not

shown) and t into an opening in Samuelians busy Central Valley [California] Honor Flight schedule.

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BY TECH. SGT. KAITLIN TAYLOR

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND

During June, July and August, the U. S.

Air Force Bands ensembles will perform free

outdoor concerts at historic venues through-

out the nations capital.

The Airmen Musicians can be seen at the

west steps of the U.S. Capitol every Tuesday

evening; at the National Sylvan Theater (by

the Washington Monument) every Wednes-

day evening (except July 1); and at the U.S.

Air Force Memorial every Friday evening.

Each concert starts at 8 p.m.

Additional performances will take place at

indoor and outdoor venues throughout the

Washington area.

The ensembles promise an exciting sea-

son lled with music from around the world.

Performances kick off May 29 with From Sea

to Shining Sea, featuring Conductor Emeri-

tus Col. Arnald Gabriel, the Concert Band and

Singing Sergeants. The Concert Band and

Singing Sergeants can also be seen June 12,

Around the World, July 31, Fiesta!, August

14, Honoring the Greatest Generation and

August 28, Sounds of the Stage and Screen.

The premier rock band of the U.S. Air

Force, Max Impact, can be seen June 5 as

they present the concert Made in America.

They can also be seen July 3, For Freedom

and July 17 as they Celebrate America!

The Air Forces jazz ensemble, Airmen of

Note, will perform A Night at theMovies on

June 19, in addition to July 10 with a Battle

Royale-the Count meets the Duke, and Au-

gust 7 for Legends Among Us.

The Air Force Orchestra and Singing Ser-

geants present Star-Spangled Spectacular

on June 26, and evening of Irish music on

July 24 when Celtic Aire presents From D.C.

to Dublin.

For Independence Day, Airmen of Note

will perform A Big Band Fireworks Spectacu-

lar! at the U.S. Air ForceMemorial, while Cer-

emonial Brass, Concert Band and Singing Ser-

geants will travel to New York City to appear

on Macys 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.

The performance will be broadcast nation-

wide on NBC. Check your local listings and

tune in as they celebrate Americas birthday.

Complete concert listings can be found

on the USAF Band website: www.usafband.

af.mil.

Outdoor concerts are subject to weather

cancellation. For up-to-the-minute informa-

tion, call (202) 767-5658.

U.S. Air Force Band performs free summer concerts in D.C.

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com

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