US Air Force Band of the Golden West “Travis Brass” in Salem
The US Air Force Band of the Golden West, presents a FREE concert in Salem, Oregon by the Travis Brass. This family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place in August at the following location:
August 27, 2:30 P.M. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem
5090 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97317
No tickets are required. For more information please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usaf-band-of-the-golden-west-travis-brass-performs-in-salem-or-tickets-690437807067
Travis Brass is comprised of two trumpets, a French horn, trombone or euphonium, and a tuba. One of the Band of the Golden West’s most flexible ensemble formations, the brass quintet excels at community recitals, education/recruitment outreach, anthems at sporting events, and outdoor military ceremonies and honors. Travis Brass has had the distinct honor of supporting many high-profile ceremonies over the years, from memorial services aboard the USS Midway to the honorary promotion of Brig General Buzz Aldrin.
As part of the Band of the Golden West, the mission of Travis Brass is to harness musical excellence to HONOR our nation and those who have served, INSPIRE patriotism and resilience in our Airmen, Guardians, and nations’ citizens, and CONNECT the Air Force with the American public and community partners. The excellence demonstrated by our brass quintet reflects the excellence displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America.
For more information on Travis Brass, visit the Appearances page on the USAF Band of the Golden West website: http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events/index.asp
About Air Mobility Command
Air Mobility Command was activated June 1, 1992, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is one of 10 major Air Force commands. AMC is comprised of a Total Force effort to execute Rapid Global Mobility and enable Global Reach – the ability to respond anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. This is accomplished through AMC’s four core mission areas – Airlift, Air Refueling, Air Mobility Support and Aeromedical Evacuation. AMC also provides support to the nuclear enterprise. Airlift provides the capability to deploy U.S. armed forces anywhere in the world within hours and help sustain them in a conflict. AMC also supports presidential and senior leader airlift. Air Refuelers are the backbone of Global Reach, increasing coalition and U.S. aircraft’s range mid-air. Aeromedical evacuation ensures the wounded warriors get the care they deserve and today have sustained the survival rate of 97 percent. In addition to enabling the force to respond to an enemy attack and sustain operations, Rapid Global Mobility brings humanitarian supplies and assistance to those in need who may live in austere locations. For more information go to www.amc.af.mil.
About Travis Air Force Base:
Travis is comprised of our host unit, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, along with the 621st Contingency Response Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing and more than 50 partner organizations, with more than 26,000 Travis active duty, reservists and civilian employees assigned. The 60th Air Mobility Wing is the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force with a versatile fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III cargo and KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft. As the host unit of Travis Air Force Base, the wing controls more than $11 billion in total resources and handles more cargo and passengers than any other military air terminal in the United States. Travis is the West Coast terminal for aeromedical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients from the Pacific area. For more information, go to www.travis.af.mil.
About the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West
The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to engaging communities and building partnerships, telling the Air Force story, honoring military heritage, enhancing morale for uniformed service members, and recruiting the finest Americans to serve in the United States Air Force. The Band of the Golden West is proud to represent the excellence of Air Mobility Command and the 680,000 Airmen in over 130 career fields serving around the world, protecting our freedoms and delivering hope to those in need. This concert is our way of saying thank you for your continued support to the men and women of the Armed Forces, at home and abroad. For more information, go to http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events/index.asp or http://www.facebook.com/bandofthegoldenwest.
