US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert U.S. Air Force Logo Oct. 21, 2023 US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Band perform during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The two bands combined to form a complete jazz band and performed two concerts together that weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erica Huseby, Band of the Pacific-Asia vocalist, sings during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The band is currently staffed by 24 full-time, professional musicians who fulfill community relations and military functions throughout the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Staff Sgt. Yukinori Satomi, JASDF Southwestern Band upright bassist, performs during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The JASDF Southwestern Band,from Okinawa, Japan, visited Yokota Air Base to perform alongside the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific as a way to highlight the unique partnership between the U.S. and Japan through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Senior Airman Ren Watanabe, JASDF Southwestern Band tenor saxophonist, performs during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia works hand-in-hand with bases in the area of responsibility to support troop morale and ceremonial initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Southwestern Band and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific perform during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. Combined performances provide the opportunity to highlight the unique partnership between the U.S. and Japan through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download US, Japan Airmen make melodies in bilateral concert U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Huseby, Band of the Pacific-Asia trombonist, plays during a joint concert at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia is made up of the popular music group Pacific Trends, the Pacific Showcase jazz ensemble, and protocol teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download The U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Band performed together at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. Combined performances provide the opportunity to highlight the unique partnership between PACAF and JASDF through music as a means of public diplomacy and cultural exchange. (Left to right) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Henry Gergen, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia trumpeter, and Master Sgt. Charles Cothran, Band of the Pacific-Asia pianist, pose for a photo with a guest after performing at Sakura Hall, located in Musashimurayama, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023. The USAF band supports the global Air Force mission by providing professional musical products and services for official military, recruiting, and community relations events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res