1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,833 (swing music) 2 00:00:00,833 --> 00:00:03,820 - [Reporter] The Air Forces Central Command band helped 3 00:00:03,820 --> 00:00:08,236 celebrate US National Day at various US Embassy events 4 00:00:08,236 --> 00:00:10,030 in the UAE this week. 5 00:00:10,730 --> 00:00:13,800 The Band of the South from McGhee Tyson, Tennessee 6 00:00:14,140 --> 00:00:17,030 is formed entirely of Air National Guardsmen. 7 00:00:17,310 --> 00:00:19,060 - This is, to have them here, 8 00:00:19,110 --> 00:00:21,760 first of all fighting for our country is one thing, 9 00:00:22,310 --> 00:00:24,360 but for them to sing our country's songs, 10 00:00:24,430 --> 00:00:26,400 to sing songs that bring us home. 11 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:27,380 Amazing stuff! 12 00:00:27,590 --> 00:00:29,490 - Well everybody was really energetic, 13 00:00:29,980 --> 00:00:31,640 and that's honestly what we feed off of. 14 00:00:31,640 --> 00:00:34,790 When we get a reaction from the crowd, then we come alive. 15 00:00:35,190 --> 00:00:37,610 - [Reporter] They played a variety of crowd favorites 16 00:00:37,610 --> 00:00:39,720 and helped create a positive environment 17 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:41,050 for those in attendance. 18 00:00:41,230 --> 00:00:43,380 - I cannot tell you how proud I am to be a part 19 00:00:43,380 --> 00:00:45,770 of the partnership with the United States and the UAE, 20 00:00:45,770 --> 00:00:47,370 to be able to come here and play some music 21 00:00:47,370 --> 00:00:48,952 for the celebration that we're here for. 22 00:00:48,952 --> 00:00:51,433 It's truly an honor to come all the way from the States 23 00:00:51,433 --> 00:00:54,080 and make our way around different parts of the Middle East. 24 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:55,450 It's such a blessing and an honor 25 00:00:55,450 --> 00:00:57,420 and it's really great to be a part of the celebration. 26 00:00:57,420 --> 00:00:59,340 - [Reporter] Reporting for Al Dhafra Air Base, 27 00:00:59,340 --> 00:01:00,900 I'm Tech Sergeant Lynette Hoke.