WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C. are heading out on a 12-day community relations tour to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
The tour honors the service of Airmen both past and present in a showcase of musical excellence. All concerts are free and open to the public though tickets are required.
Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Francis Marion University P.A.C. 201 S Dargan St
Florence, SC 29506
Free tickets for each posted concert date are available at: https://bit.ly/TheUSAFBandTickets
US AIR FORCE BAND
The US Air Force Band was officially founded on October 1, 1941, along with 58 other Air Force Bands that were activated shortly before the US joined World War II. It was initially called the Bolling Army Air Forces Band and stationed at Bolling Field in Washington D.C. In 1947, when the Army Air Forces transitioned to the United States Air Force, the band’s name was officially changed to The United States Air Force Band.
Key points about the US Air Force Band’s history:
- Origin during World War II: Due to the war effort, the need for military bands to boost morale led to the creation of the Air Force Band.
- Early designation:Initially, the band was considered the “Official Band of the Army Air Forces” because of its proximity to the Army Air Forces headquarters at Bolling Field.
- Name change:With the establishment of the US Air Force in 1947, the band officially became known as “The United States Air Force Band”.
- Musical focus:The band aims to represent the excellence of the Air Force through world-class musical performances, bridging cultural differences with music.
