LOGANSPORT, Ind. -- The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America performed Oct. 11, at the McHale Performing Arts Center in Logansport, Indiana with support from Grissom’s commander and honor guard.
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, kicked off the event by thanking guests for their support and attendance.
“Thank you for attending this evening; we couldn’t do what we do without the support of the communities around the base,” said Shaw. “Our Airmen and their families live and work in your communities, and your support is essential to Grissom’s refueling mission!”
Following the introduction of the band, Grissom’s honor guard performed the ceremonial tradition of the presentation of colors while the band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
“The bands performance was outstanding, and we were honored to be part of it,” said Senior Airman Matthew Kaim, 434th ARW honor guard member.
The band has a long history of performing for the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military.
They represent more than 660,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilians who are fully engaged as America’s joint force in every region of the world, and across the full spectrum of military operations.
At the end of the concert Lt. Col. Michael Willen, U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America commander, invited Shaw to conduct the last song by the band.
“Being able to be on stage with such magnificent performers was an honor,” said Shaw. “Their performance that evening emulated the professionalism of our Airmen, and left a positive impression on those who attended the event.”
The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission.
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