The United States Air Force Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed on Bolling Air Force Base at historic Hangar II, The USAF Band’s official military life began Sept. 24, 1941, with the formation of the Bolling Army Air Forces Band.

The USAF Band conceived and pioneered the concept that a musical organization can be a nation’s most effective goodwill ambassador. Through numerous international concert tours with performances in more than 50 countries and 42 world capitals, the Band has come to be known as ‘‘America’s International Musical Ambassadors.” Additionally, the Band entertains troops deployed overseas and presents concerts from coast to coast through local performances and national concert tours.

The USAF Band’s musical ensembles include the Air Force Strings, Airmen of Note, Ceremonial Brass, Concert Band, Max Impact and Singing Sergeants. Collectively, the groups present more than 2,000 live performances annually.

The highly acclaimed Guest Artist Series, held on Sunday afternoons in February and March, is presented annually at the 3,700-seat Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Since 1966, the Guest Artist Series has attracted capacity audiences for concerts featuring guest performers of national and international prominence. The USAF Band’s popular Summer Concert Series is held regularly during June, July and August at the Air Force Memorial and at other locations in the National Capital Region. The Jazz Heritage Series, presented each fall, features the Airmen of Note in concert with the world’s foremost jazz artists. The annual holiday concerts are presented the first weekend each December.

In addition to its regular programs in the National Capital Region, the USAF Band can be heard in performances at area high schools, colleges, universities and concert halls. Best of all, performances are free and open to the public.

For the latest information on all performances, call the concert information line at (202)767-5658 or visit the USAF Band’s website at www.USAFBand.af.mil.

Air Force Chaplaincy at Arlington National Cemetery

Air Force chaplains and chaplain assistants help provide the ‘‘final tribute on behalf of a grateful nation” in over 1,000 chapel and graveside funeral services annually at the nation’s premier military shrine.

The United States Air Force Honor Guard

Bolling AFB is home to the more than 200 men and women of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard responsible for providing military funeral honors in Arlington National Cemetery. In addition, they are called upon to support state funerals nationwide.

The Air Force Honor Guard represents the Air Force in a variety of military and civilian ceremonies conducted throughout Washington, D.C., including events at the White House, Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and the sacred Tomb of the Unknowns.

The Honor Guard also operates the Air Force's only drill team, which is dedicated to inspiring Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences. Through its complex drill routines, the drill team attempts to personify the integrity, discipline, teamwork, and professionalism of every Airman and every Air Force mission.