U.S. Air Force Band of the West ensemble to Perform for Veterans & Airmen

by AFGSC Public Affairs

11/2/2012 - BARKSDALE AFB, La. -- The United States Air Force Band of the West's ensemble, Warhawk, will perform for veterans at the Northwest Louisiana War Veteran's Home Nov. 6.

More than 65 residents will attend the performance, according to Ms. Frankie Canty, activities director for the home, located in Bossier City, La.

"This performance will add quality of life for our veterans and reassure them someone cares about their well-being," Canty said.

"It is important to remember our veterans and their sacrifices - they have given us the freedom we enjoy today," she said.

The band is looking forward to visiting the veterans, said Master Sgt. Steve Wilson, non-commissioned officer in charge of the ensemble Warhawk.

"It is an honor and a privilege to perform for those who have served and gone before us," he said. "We're grateful for the legacy of excellence they have left for us."

The band, based out of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, will also perform during Air Force Global Strike Command's competition score posting event here Nov. 7.

"It is not only our job to tell the Air Force story, it's our privilege," said Wilson.

"We are so very blessed to do what we do best, which is to play music, in service to our country," he added.

The Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles and provides over 300 performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana annually.

For more information on the U.S. Air Force Band of the West please visit this website: http://www.bandofthewest.af.mil/aboutus/index.asp.