San Antonio, Texas. (December 24, 2023): One of the best ways to share the joys of Christmas is through beautiful music delivered in high style. In this photo by David Amaral, members of the Air Force Band of the West perform their “Holiday in Blue” concert for a delighted audience at the Majestic Theater.

The Air Force Band of the West is headquartered at Travis Air Force Base, California and is the only active-duty band serving California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. The 60-member band also performs for audiences at 13 Air Force Bases, 8 Air Force Reserve Wings, and six recruiting squadrons.

The unit has several talented performance groups in addition to its Concert Band including marching band, jazz ensemble, and a woodwind quintet. The unit also provides solo vocalists to sing the national anthem and buglers to play Taps at military funerals. Throughout the year, the organization conducts over 250 performances for up to 1.5 million listeners.

In the last ten years,  the band has led off three Tournament of Roses parades and was given the honor to perform at the interment ceremony for former President Ronald Reagan, an event viewed by a global TV audience of over four hundred million.

The Air Force Band of the West brings the joy of music and spirit to audiences celebrating Christmas this year.