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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Who doesn't like The Beatles?

Airman 1st Class Lee Heerspink, a guitarist and vocalist with the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Nightwing, sings The Beatles number one hit song, Come Together, May 3, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. The band played for more than 1,000 U.S. and Coalition Forces members during this show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Enjoying some sing-along time

Army Sgt. Tyronne Linder sings along with Nightwing May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During Nightwing's concerts, they aim to play songs that will boost morale of the service members in their audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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INCOMING!

Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, lays down during a concert, as a rocket impacts the base May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Moments later, Rager and his teammates pressed ahead, and continued to play the song Free Bird for their audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Behind the head keytar playing

Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, plays his keytar behind his head during a concert May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During their shows, Nightwing tries hard to provide entertainment for the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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I need more 'Cowbell'

From left, Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook records Airman 1st Class Lauren Narduzzi playing the cowbell as Master Sgt. Alison Schier cheers her on May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During Nightwing’s concerts, they often perform Saturday Night Live’s skit -- 'Cowbell', handing out several cowbells to audience members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking the show to a work center near you

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing play for a crowd of people May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. Though these seven Airmen are highly skilled musicians, they embrace their warrior ethos first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking the show to a work center near you

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing plays for vehicle operations Airmen and civilians, May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. During their tour, the band likes to play for Airmen at their work centers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Catching some sleep

From close to far, Airmen 1st Class Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, try to catch up on a few minutes of sleep May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. While on the road, the band often plays late into the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Taking in the view at the "Boardwalk"

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing hang out at the "Boardwalk" May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The band played for nearly 2,000 people in their three nights here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Welcome to Kandahar

From left, Airmen 1st Class Dave Wilson, Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, wait to inprocess May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. This was the first stop on the band's tour throughout Afghanistan, playing for U.S. and coalition service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)
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Night Wing performs for students

Master Sgt. Rick Baisden (guitar) performs for upper elementary school children at a local school March 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker)
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Night Wing performs for students

Airman 1st Class Ryan Persaud (bass guitar) performs for upper elementary school children at a local school March 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker)
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Night Wing performs for students

Airman 1st Class Melissa Rager (vocals), Staff Sgt. David Pojar (drums), Airman 1st Class Ryan Persaud (bass guitar) and Airman 1st Class Lee Heerspink (guitar) perform for upper elementary school children at a local school March 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker)
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Night Wing performs for students

Senior Airman Ryan Rager (left) and Airman 1st Class Melissa Rager perform for upper elementary school children at a local school March 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker)
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Night Wing performs for students

Master Sgt. Rick Baisden (left) and Airman 1st Class Lee Heerspink perform for upper elementary school children at a local school March 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker)
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Band Airmen on campus

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner performs the first-ever rock concert at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Feb. 16, 2012. The performance was coordinated as part of the continuing diplomacy mission of the U.S. Embassy. The American ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Michael Corbin, attended the event, as did the Minister of Education, His Excellency Humaid Mohammad Al Qattami. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Arian Nead)
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Band Airmen on campus

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner performs the first-ever rock concert at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Feb. 16, 2012. The performance was coordinated as part of the continuing diplomacy mission of the U.S. Embassy. The American ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Michael Corbin, attended the event, as did the Minister of Education, His Excellency Humaid Mohammad Al Qattami. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Arian Nead)
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Band Airmen on campus

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner sets up band equipment to perform the first-ever rock concert at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Feb. 16, 2012. The performance was coordinated as part of the continuing diplomacy mission of the U.S. Embassy. The American ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Michael Corbin, attended the event, as did the Minister of Education, His Excellency Humaid Mohammad Al Qattami. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Arian Nead)
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Blue diplomacy

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner entertains during a dinner at the Emirates Palace Feb. 15, 2012. The U.S. Embassy hosted an Independence Day celebration for hundreds of people representing dozens of countries. The embassy staff celebrates America's birthday in February instead of July 4 because of the hot summer weather in the Arabian Gulf Coast. The band played for more than two hours at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Arian Nead)
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Blue diplomacy

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. Air Forces Central Band Afterburner entertains during a dinner at the Emirates Palace Feb. 15, 2012. The U.S. Embassy hosted an Independence Day celebration for hundreds of people representing dozens of countries. The embassy staff celebrates America's birthday in February instead of July 4 because of the hot summer weather in the Arabian Gulf Coast. The band played for more than two hours at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Arian Nead)
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