Operation Mountain Lion roars

An F-15E Strike Eagle soars over the mountains of Afghanistan in support of Operation Mountain Lion on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. The crew and fighter are deployed to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in Southwest Asia from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

Woodwind Quintet Photosheet

The Woodwind Quintet is one of the newest and most versatile components of the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve. Originally formed in 1988, this group performs a variety of chamber music, ranging from traditional classical to light musical transcriptions, composers ranging from Beethoven and Mozart to Scott Joplin, John Philip Sousa, and the giants of the American Broadway stage.

Full Spectrum Photosheet

Full Spectrum is a nationally acclaimed musical group, noted for its distinctive sound and entertaining blend of musical styles. Composed of 12 musicians, each member brings remarkable expertise and flair to this versatile group. This ensemble delights audiences around the world with an enticing mixture of selections, ranging from original compositions by today’s most esteemed composers to the familiar sounds of the Big Band era. This jazz ensemble continually broadens its repertoire with arrangements tailored specifically for the group’s unique instrumentation.

Reserve Generation Drug-Free Show

Reserve Generation represents the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Reserve in locations throughout the United States. They entertain and educate thousands of elementary and middle school students each year in cities near military bases for Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members. They perform a unique blend of popular music selected for it’s positive drug free message with a spectacular light and sound show.

Bagpipe Band Photosheet

The U.S. Air Force Reserve Pipe Band, an element of the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve, is one of the most colorful and unique units in the Air Force today. Originally formed in September 1961, the unit represents the United States Armed Forces as one of only two active duty bagpipe bands.

Band performs with Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve performed with the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir during a Strike Package to Hill AFB, Utah in November 2004.