USAFE band hosts Christmas concert in Kaiserslautern

by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Lewis, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band flight commander and associate conductor, directs the USAFE Band during a Christmas concert at Fruchthalle Dec. 8 in Kaiserslautern. USAFE Band held the concert to bolster relationships between the U.S. military community and the local community.
Airman 1st Class Linda Casul, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band singer, performs during a Christmas concert Dec. 8 at Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern. The USAFE Band is comprised of 45 active duty Air Force musicians, committed to fortifying international relationships, enhancing troop morale and fostering trust and friendship between the United States and the diverse populations across the European and African continents.
Children ring bells on stage during a U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Christmas concert Dec. 8 at Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern. The children rang the bells while the USAFE Band played Christmas music for local community members.
A tuba rests among U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band equipment on stage Dec. 8 at Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern. Since 1943, the USAFE Band has fostered the tradition of performing live music for official military functions and community outreach events throughout the continents of Europe and Africa.
Local community members applaud after the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band performed a Christmas song during a concert Dec. 8 at Fruchthalle in Kaiserslautern. USAFE Band held the concert to bolster relationships between the U.S. military community and the local community.