USAFE’s band of brothers; a performance to remember

Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band gather with American military veterans during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event Nov. 23 in Saulcy-sur Meurthe, France. The USAFE Band played throughout Europe since September, stopping at villages that were affected by the battle. The band featured approximately 20 songs from the 1940s, bringing joy and nostalgia to the audience.
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band gather with American military veterans during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event Nov. 23 in Saulcy-sur Meurthe, France. The USAFE Band played throughout Europe since September, stopping at villages that were affected by the battle. The band featured approximately 20 songs from the 1940s, bringing joy and nostalgia to the audience.

 

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band performs during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary  commemoration event Nov. 23.
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band performs during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event Nov. 23.

 

Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, regional vocalist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, sings during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event.
Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, regional vocalist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, sings during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event.

 

Staff Sgt. Lencys Esteban-Nunez, regional saxophonist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays a song during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event.
Staff Sgt. Lencys Esteban-Nunez, regional saxophonist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays a song during a Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary commemoration event.

 

Staff Sgt. Dustin Trimble, regional guitarist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays a song during the event.
Staff Sgt. Dustin Trimble, regional guitarist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays a song during the event.