The Air Force Song 75th Anniversary Tattoo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, U.S. AIR FORCE! | On September 18, 1947, The United States Air Force officially became its own branch of the United States military. Originally part of the Army, the Air Force as we know it today evolved from The Aeronautical Section, Signal Corps in 1909, Aviation Section Signal Corps in 1914, United States Army Air Service in 1918, United States Army Air Corps in 1926, and the United States Army Air Forces in 1941. Since then, the Air Force has been proud to innovate, accelerate, and thrive, delivering unparalleled air power anywhere in the world.
As our birthday tribute, we hope you enjoy this clip of the Air Force Song from the Air Force's 75th Birthday Tattoo last week at Audi Field!
Happy 75th birthday to the United States Air Force! Here's to many more years where we Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win!
#USAFBand #USAF #AF75 #HappyBirthdayUSAirForce #FlyFightWin
Dr. Jeremy George joins the stage with Max Impact for one night only, on July 23rd, 2022
GUEST ARTIST | Want to hear more of Dr. Jeremy George? We have really enjoyed him in the studio this week. He will be joining us on stage TOMORROW, July 23rd at 7 p.m. for our Salute the Sunset series at National Harbor! Bring a chair, a friend, a family member and your neighbor! You don't want to miss the sweet grooves this guy makes.
*All outdoor performances are subject to weather cancellation. Please check back here for all weather related updates.
(🎥 : Master Sgt. (Sel) Darren Workman and edited by Technical Sgt. Aaron Trasatt)
#USAFBand #BassPlayer #Bass
Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY | Today we reflect on America's Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Coastguardsmen, and Sailors who have laid down their lives for this nation. Through the sounding of Taps, members of The United States Air Force Band solemnly render honor to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
A long-held musical tradition at military funerals, the music of Taps originated from a Civil War bugle call entitled, “Extinguish Lights," and is sometimes referred to as "Day is Done." A plaintive call, the sounding of Taps signals the end of the fallen serviceman’s duty and is the final tribute from a grateful nation.
To those who have given the last full measure of devotion, we honor your service, pay tribute to your lives, and thank you for your selfless sacrifice.
We'd like to thank Mr. Matthew Priest, Director of Culpeper National Cemetery, all of the staff at Culpeper National Cemetery, as well as Ms. Richelle Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist with the Department of Veteran Affair’s National Cemetery Administration, for their help making this tribute possible.
National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #honorthem #honorthefallen #MemorialDay2022
Credits:
Executive Producer - Colonel Don Schofield
Producer - Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann
Director/Editor - Technical Sgt. Tim Hilgert
Assistant Director - Technical Sgt. Mike Brest
Aerial Videographer - Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald
Audio Engineer - Master Sgt. Michael Hampf
Bugler - Technical Sgt. Jason Covey
The United States Air Force Band's Max Impact perform at The Hyundai Air and Sea Show
AIR AND SEA SHOW | Going to the Hyundai Air & Sea Show this weekend?! The United States Air Force Band's Max Impact will also be there with U.S. Air Force Recruiting! The band will be doing mini-sets on Saturday and Sunday at the Display Village with the United States Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m! We can't wait to connect with you!
#AirForceRecruiting #HyundaiAirAndSeaShow #AirPower #AirAndSeaShow #USAFBand
The United States Air Force Band's Max Impact Performs "Faded Heroes"
ARMED FORCES DAY 🇺🇸 | Today is a day to celebrate all that is our military. We give thanks to all past and present service members who have dedicated themselves to serving our country. Last year, we recorded an original tune called "Faded Heroes" and we would like to dedicate this to our brothers and sisters in arms.
#ArmedForcesDay #Veterans #ServiceMembers
"Faded Heroes"
by Senior Master Sgt. (ret.) Matt Ascione and Dirk Schwenk
Max Impact from The U.S. Air Force Band
CREDITS:
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Chief of Production/Video Producer/Editor
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph - Head Audio Engineer/Production Manager
Master Sgt. Brooke Emery - Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Broadcast Audio Supervisor
Master Sgt. Josh Voyles - Audio Engineer
Technical Sgt. Nathan Martin - Audio Engineer
Technical Sgt. Jim Woolf - Audio Engineer
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez Ramírez - Audio Engineer
Master Sgt. Tim Hilgert - Video Editor
Master Sgt. Gabe Staznik at Unity Day
STAZNIK SIGHTING | We spotted Master Sgt. Gabe Staznik performing with members of the Singing Sergeants earlier this week as part of the 11th Wing's Unity Day. Can anyone name the instrument he is playing?
"Come Alive" from The Greatest Showman, The United States Air Force Band
A BROADWAY HIT | In honor of Broadway Musicals Day, The United States Air Force Band presents "Come Alive" from the hit cinematic phenomena, “The Greatest Showman”!
This video production was a joint force musical collaboration of three performing flights, The United States Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants , Concert Band, and Air Force Strings. A wildly successful album, "The Greatest Showman" soundtrack was only the second album in thirty years to be #1 on the charts for eleven weeks straight!
We hope you enjoy this performance of "Come Alive" from “The Greatest Showman” by members of The World’s Greatest Air Force!
#USAF #USAFBand #Broadway #Musicals #TheGreatestShowman
Featuring members of:
The United States Air Force Band's Concert Band
The United States Air Force Band's Singing Sergeants
The United States Air Force Band's Air Force Strings
The United States Air Force Band's Max Impact
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph - Production Manager
Control Video
Hugo Creative
Justin Lang Design - Lighting
Master Sgt. Mike Brest - Editor
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Senior Recording/Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Josh Voyles - Monitor Engineer
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Monitor Engineer
Master Sgt. (ret.) Mark Hannah - RF Engineer
Happy Birthday, Air Force!
GONNA FLY NOW | In honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 74th birthday, we present an inspirational hit song from the 1976 cinematic classic, “Rocky”!
The United States Air Force Band is proud to serve alongside over 680,000 Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Airmen who embody the Air Force's mission "To fly, fight, and win...airpower anytime, anywhere." Always innovating, the U.S. Air Force will continue to build on the success of our first 74 years as we accelerate change to meet the war-fighting demands of tomorrow.
We hope you enjoy this musical collaboration from The United States Air Force Band's Concert Band, Max Impact, Singing Sergeants and the Air Force Strings, as they celebrate this special birthday with Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now”!
#HappyBirthdayAirForce #AimHigh #FlyFightWin #USAF74 #USAFBand
"Gonna Fly Now"
Bill Conti, Carol Connors, Ayn E Robbins
arranger, Master Sgt. Tadd Russo
The Concert Band, Air Force Strings, Singing Sergeants, and members of Max Impact from The United States Air Force Band
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Producer/Editor
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph - Production Manager
Control Video
Hugo Creative
Justin Lang Design - Lighting
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Senior Recording/Mixing Engineer
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Monitor/Mixing Engineer
Technical Sgt. Jim Woolf - Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Josh Voyles - Monitor Engineer
Master Sgt. (ret.) Mark Hannah - RF Engineer
Memorial Day - "Goin' Home" by Antonín Dvořák
ON BEHALF OF A GRATEFUL NATION | Since its inception, the United States Air Force has championed the value of service before self, charging Airmen to place professional duty above personal desires. While adherence to this call is expected of Airmen every day, on Memorial Day we are given the opportunity to commemorate the loss of those who have embodied this core value by giving their lives for their country.
“Each Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices, courage, and valor of those service members who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to our great nation. On this most solemn of days, we turn our hearts to our fallen heroes and honor their bravery. As we march onward, with aspirations of greatness, let us never forget on whose shoulders we stand...These fallen patriots who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” - General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
Every day, these men and women, true American patriots, continue to inspire future generations to raise their right hand and serve their country. Today, we honor these fallen warriors with the remembrance anthem, “Goin’ Home”. To those who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to their country, we thank you.
#MemorialDay #USAFBand #ChiefsOwn #HonorThem #ServiceBeforeSelf
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass United States Air Force Air Force District of Washington National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Special thanks to Culpeper National Cemetery
Goin' Home
by Antonín Dvořák
arr. by Master Sgt. (ret) Jari Villanueva
trans. by Master Sgt. Tadd Russo
The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass
Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie - Drum Major
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Master Sgt. Christine Jones and Master Sgt. (sel) Mike Brest - Producers
Master Sgt. (sel) Tim Hilgert - Production Assistant
Master Sgt. (sel) Mike Brest - Edito
Welcome TSgt. Andy Mowatt!
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT| Please give a warm welcome to Technical Sgt. Andy Mowatt! Hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sgt. Mowatt is the newest member of Max Impact. A self-proclaimed musical “jack of all trades,” Mowatt has over 10 years of experience as a professional guitarist, arranger, and teacher. Additionally, he has written, arranged, produced, or collaborated on eight studio albums and toured extensively as a band leader and band member. His most recent album, Andy Mowatt Frequency Movement: Symphonic Funk Box, was released in October 2020. We asked Sgt. Mowatt a few questions to get to know him better!
Q: What drew you to pursue a career as a guitarist in the United States Air Force Band?
A: A sense of purpose and challenge drove me to pursue a career with The United States Air Force Band and Max Impact. The musicianship and hard work here is inspiring.
Q: What opportunities are you most looking forward to as a guitarist for Max Impact?
A: Max Impact is fortunate enough to deploy this summer and perform for troops and international audiences in the Middle East. Traveling, learning, and connecting with new cultures – personally and musically – is exciting.
Q: Are you looking forward to finding new ways to apply your skills as a recording artist, composer, arranger, band leader, and band member to the musical environment of Max Impact?
A: Of course! I feel like my experiences leading up to Max Impact were all in preparation for the challenges ahead here with the The United States Air Force Band. The resources, talent, and possibilities are endless here in D.C. and I’m ready to grow with the Air Force mission.
Q: Do you have any non-musical hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?
A: The few moments I find away from music each day are based around my family – wife Missy and dog Lola. Lots of hikes, parks, cooking, traveling, eating and planning for the future. I also try to stay active at the gym and the ice rink playing hockey.
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In Rehearsal: "American Airman"
IN REHEARSAL | We're gearing up for the #HyundaiAirandSeaShow in Miami this Memorial Day weekend! We'll be playing original tunes like "American Airman," plus other pop and rock favorites! Come find us in the Display Village on May 29 and 30. We'll be performing sets at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, and 4pm both days!
National Salute to America's Heroes
God Bless America - Max Impact
SERVICE BEFORE SELF | Happy National Nurses Day! Today and every day we are grateful for the nurses who work tirelessly to care for our communities. Particularly in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have embodied the Air Force Core Value of "service before self." On behalf of a grateful nation, we thank our nurses for their tireless dedication to keeping our nation safe and healthy.
#NationalNursesDay #InThisTogether #thankyounurses
CREDITS:
Producer - Technical Sgt. Aaron Trasatt
Arranger - Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione
Musicians - Max Impact: Senior Master Sgt. Matt Ascione, Master Sgt. Nalani Quintello, Technical Sgt. Gabriel Staznik, Technical Sgt. Aaron Trasatt, Technical Sgt. Mike Wittrien
My Country Tis Of Thee - Max Impact Veterans Day 2020
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS | We are searching for our next male lead vocalist! As a member of Max Impact, you'll be performing for millions every year through national tours, concerts in the D.C. metro area, and for events at the White House, State Department, Department of Defense, and numerous other high-level military and civilian functions.
This performance came straight from our 2020 Veterans Day Concert, where we had the incredible opportunity to work with Chris Janson and Kellie Pickler. Sound like something you're interested in? Head to the link below for more information!
https://www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/About-Us/Careers-in-The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/
#rockband #classicrock #singerauditions #nowhiring
NOW HIRING: Male Lead Vocals, Pop/Rock
We are accepting submissions for the next lead male vocalist of our band! Opportunities include national concert tours, festivals, air shows, studio recording and songwriting, and televised sporting events. Tag someone you think would be the perfect fit in the comments below!
#vocalist #singerlife #AimHigh #americanidol #rockband
Today is International Women's Day! Celebrate with us as we recognize the achievements of women in the military and women around the world. This special day is celebrated during Women's History Month, and we'd like to honor those who continuously strive for excellence, lead by example, and proudly serve their country!
#InternationalWomensDay2021 | #IWD2021 | #UnitedStatesAirForceBand | #USAFBand
One Team: Thank you Master Sgt. (ret.) Sean Christian
ONE TEAM | When members of The U.S. Air Force Band perform at Daytona International Speedway or even the NFL Super Bowl they represent the excellence of our 680,000 Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Airmen. Instrumental to that placement is Master Sgt. Sean Christian, of U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting, who worked at Headquarters Air Force: Strategic Marketing Division, and as of yesterday retired after 21 years of distinguished service. The seamless partnership Sgt. Christian facilitated between these Air Force assets has helped The United States Air Force attract new recruits to continue leading the way.
“Without the relationship with The Air Force Band, and not being able to use the capabilities that y’all bring to the table, it would be very difficult to get our message across,” remarks Christian. On behalf of our unit we congratulate Master Sgt. Christian on his 21 years of service and dedication.
Enjoy the next chapter of your life and know that you are now considered an honorary Bandsman!
333 Recruiting Squadron | Joint Base San Antonio | Max Impact
#ReadyAF #HappyRetirement #BetterTogether #AimHigh #OneTeam
Daytona 500 National Anthem (Behind the Scenes with TSgt Sam Allen) 2021
NATIONAL ANTHEM DAY 🇺🇸 One unique privilege of being the lead singer of Max Impact is having the opportunity to represent our Air Force through the performance of the national anthem. This year, Technical Sgt. Sam Allen had the honor of performing at the Daytona International Speedway for NASCAR's Daytona 500. Here's a quick behind-the-scenes recap of the event, including another breathtaking flyover by the Air Force Thunderbirds!
(Video edited by Technical Sgt. Aaron Trasatt)
#NationalAnthemDay #NASCAR #Daytona500 #Vocalist #ReadyAF
2021 NOW HIRING - Pop/Rock Vocalist
2021 Daytona 500, TSgt Sam Allen
My Country Tis Of Thee - Max Impact Veterans Day 2020
Malika Andrews to host USAF Veterans Day Salute!
Chris Janson salutes America's heroes
COMING SOON - A Salute to Service: Honoring America's Heroes
Technical Sgt. Nadia Sosnoski invites YOU to our Vet's Day Premiere!
Kellie Pickler is joining us on Veteran's Day!
"You Will Be Found" - Singing Sergeants
Max Impact Daytona 500 2019 Full Show
