Santa Claus (John Sullivan, a former National Guardsman)
Santa Claus (John Sullivan, a former National Guardsman) waits alongside military service members before the Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowball Exp... More
Maj. Justin Kilpatrick, an Army Reserve Soldier with
Maj. Justin Kilpatrick, an Army Reserve Soldier with the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill., wishes a farewell to a little girl during a Snowball Express ceremony for Gold Star famili... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members and their families during the ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rose (left), U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rose (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West French horn player, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, comma... More
"The Great Boodini," Steve Janoskey, performs a magic
"The Great Boodini," Steve Janoskey, performs a magic card trick for Gold Star children and family members during a Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowb... More
Sgt. Sherwin Salandanan, an Army Reserve Soldier with
Sgt. Sherwin Salandanan, an Army Reserve Soldier with the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill., takes a picture of the Snowball Express airplane during a farewell ceremony for Gold Star... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Knoeckel (right),
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Knoeckel (right), U.S. Air Force Band of the West pianist, prepares for rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander ... More
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus wave goodbye to Gold Star
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus wave goodbye to Gold Star family members during a Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization s... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Educat... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Fox (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Fox (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West vocalist, talks with Senior Airman Joshua Dick (right), percussionist, during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Ant... More
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill., as well as service members from the U.S. Marines, Air Force and Navy around the greater Chicago area, salute Gold St... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air Force Band of the West commander and conductor, listens during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, comm... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Rider, U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Rider, U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Educat... More
Sgt. Brandon Buller plays the saxophone during the
Sgt. Brandon Buller plays the saxophone during the 2nd Marine Division Band’s ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that followed t... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air Force Band of the West commander and conductor, listens during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, comm... More
Sailors sing holiday songs in the wardroom aboard the
Sailors sing holiday songs in the wardroom aboard the Ticonderoga-Class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in preparation for holiday caroling. Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike ... More
Cpl. Derek Detzler with the 2nd Marine Division Band
Cpl. Derek Detzler with the 2nd Marine Division Band plays trumpet during their ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that followed... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (left), commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (left), commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bassist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of A... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Marenn Espiritu, from Los
Logistics Specialist Seaman Marenn Espiritu, from Los Angeles, sings holiday songs in the wardroom of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) in preparation for holiday caroling. Mob... More
Musicians with the U.S. Air Force Band of the West
Musicians with the U.S. Air Force Band of the West prepare for rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will play... More
Kayzer, a Chicago police explosives dog, waits to wish
Kayzer, a Chicago police explosives dog, waits to wish farewell to Gold Star children and family members on their way to the plane during a Snowball Express ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport,... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (center), commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (center), commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with Tech. Sgt. Greg Lacey (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West guitarist, and Master Sgt. Mark Frandsen... More
Santa Claus holds a bag of goodies and reindeer bells
Santa Claus holds a bag of goodies and reindeer bells alongside military service members during a Snowball Express farewell ceremony for Gold Star families and children at the Chicago O'Hare International Airpo... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (left), U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West commander and conductor, listens during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, comman... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air... More
Lance Cpl. Danielle Zerzakos takes center stage, singing
Lance Cpl. Danielle Zerzakos takes center stage, singing “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” during the 2nd Marine Division Band’s ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 20... More
Musicians with the U.S. Air Force Band of the West
Musicians with the U.S. Air Force Band of the West prepare for rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will play... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will play guitar with the b... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Tech. Sgt. Greg Lacey (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West guitarist, practice, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base Sa... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Rider (center), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Rider (center), U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of A... More
Santa Claus (John Sullivan, a former National Guardsman)
Santa Claus (John Sullivan, a former National Guardsman) talks with Nyzia Wilson, 8, daughter of fallen Soldier, Simone Robinson, during the Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare Internationa... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will play guitar with the b... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Casey Boomershine, 17th Training Wing command chief, pose with instructors from the 316th Training Squadron at the wing hea... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members and their families during the ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Educat... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members and their families during the “‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that... More
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill., as well as service members from the U.S. Marines, Air Force and Navy around the greater Chicago area, participated i... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michele Von Haugg, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michele Von Haugg, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bass clarinetist, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, command... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michele Von Haugg, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michele Von Haugg, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bass clarinetist, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, command... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air Force Band of the West commander and conductor, directs his band during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad W... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members and their families during the ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that ... More
Steven Tracy, also known as “Gunny Claus,” takes his
Steven Tracy, also known as “Gunny Claus,” takes his seats and prepares to watch the 2nd Marine Division Band perform their ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father, U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Educat... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bassist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of A... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Casey Boomershine, 17th Training Wing command chief, pose with instructors from the 316th Training Squadron at the wing hea... More
A parade of Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater
A parade of Army Reserve Soldiers from the 416th Theater Engineer Command, headquartered in Darien, Ill., as well Chicago Police, carolers and service members from the U.S. Marines, Air Force and Navy around th... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs for service members and their families during the ‘Memories of Christmas’ concert at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 12, 2015. The band played an assortment of holiday songs that ... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will play guitar with the b... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dustin Doyle (center), U.S. Air Force Band of the West commander and conductor, listens during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, comm... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bassist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of A... More
Andrew Chavez, 14, of Valparaiso, Ind., awaits takeoff
Andrew Chavez, 14, of Valparaiso, Ind., awaits takeoff after a Snowball Express farewell ceremony hosted for Gold Star families and children at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowball Expres... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeriad Wood (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeriad Wood (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West trombonist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander o... More
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus shake hands with military
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus shake hands with military service members during a Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Wolfe, U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Wolfe, U.S. Air Force Band of the West guitarist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Educ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, practices with members of the Air Force Band of the West at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26. The general will play gu... More
Mrs. Santa Claus (Amanda Cohen), talks with Gold Star
Mrs. Santa Claus (Amanda Cohen), talks with Gold Star family members during a Snowball Express farewell ceremony at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dec. 11. Snowball Express is a nonprofit organizatio... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Knoeckel (right),
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Knoeckel (right), U.S. Air Force Band of the West pianist, prepares for rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Sierichs (right),
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Sierichs (right), U.S. Air Force Band of the West flutist, practices during a rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Ellingsen, U.S. Air Force Band of the West bassist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeriad Wood (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeriad Wood (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West trombonist, and Tech. Sgt. George Father (right), tubist, practice during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lac... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Dick (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Dick (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West percussionist, talks with Airman 1st Class Leah Fox (right), vocalist, during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Father (left), U.S. Air Force Band of the West tubist, practices during rehearsal, Nov. 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air... More