U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and Air Force District of Washington commander Maj. Gen. Sharon Dunbar pose with U.S. Air Force Band commander Col. Larry Lang, U.S. Air Force Band members, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and elves after the U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert

The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants sing to Santa Claus during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. Twenty professional Airmen vocalists comprise the Singing Sergeants official chorus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Paige, U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeant, sings "Ave Marie" during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. The bands' mission is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and positively impact the global community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

A Capital Christmas at the Capitol

As dusk sweeps over the nation's capitol, members of the U.S. Air Force Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass play Christmas tunes for the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the West Front Lawn Dec. 4, 2012. The 73-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce is from the White River National Forest in Meeker, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Airmen of Note hosts Guest Artist

Maj. Gen. Sharon Dunbar Air Force District of Washington commander, presents Guest Artist Andy Martin with a gift on behalf of the command for his collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2012. The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force Band.

Airmen of Note hosts Guest Artist

Guest Artist Andy Martin performs with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Martin, jazz trombonist, launched his career in his teens. His musical style established him on the Los Angeles music scene making him one of the most in demand trombonist across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)