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    We're putting the band back together [Image 7 of 15]

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform is playing what appears to be a steel guitar or lap steel guitar in front of a microphone. The person appears to be performing or rehearsing, with an in-ear monitor visible. The image is taken from a close, low angle emphasizing the hands on the instrument and the microphone.

    QATAR

    12.10.2020

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire 

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffrey Valentine, musical director and steel guitarist for the U.S. Air Forces Central Band, plays his steel guitar in the band’s rehearsal space Dec. 10, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The USAFCENT Band returned to Al Udeid AB after a nine-month absence due to COVID-19 to help forge resolute partnerships with countries in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, to include the U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture in 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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    Date Taken: 12.10.2020
    Date Posted: 12.31.2020 01:42
    Photo ID: 6471502
    VIRIN: 201210-Z-AP992-8007
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 4.22 MB
    Location: QA
    Web Views: 27
    Downloads: 7

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    The image shows two guitar cases stacked or placed side by side, photographed in close-up detail. One case appears to be an older, worn black vinyl/leather hard case, while the other is a newer black fabric/tweed-style hard case. Both cases feature gold and silver metal hardware including latches, clasps, and handles.
    A smiling military personnel member is seated in the back of a vehicle, surrounded by equipment cases. He is wearing a tan t-shirt, OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) trousers, tan tactical gloves, and dark sunglasses. The setting appears to be a military transport or utility vehicle loaded with hard-shell equipment cases.
    Two individuals wearing face masks and military-style clothing are in a sound-treated rehearsal room with acoustic foam panels on the walls. One person in the foreground is holding an acoustic guitar, while the other is setting up or adjusting a drum kit. The setting appears to be a military recreation or music facility based on the uniforms and environment.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is handling a double-neck pedal steel guitar. The instrument is mounted on a stand and features two necks with multiple strings, chrome tuning pegs, and pickup assemblies. The setting appears to be a backstage or equipment staging area with road cases visible in the background.
    A person wearing military camouflage (multicam/OCP pattern) uniform is playing an electric guitar. The image is a close-up shot focusing on the strumming hand and the body of the guitar, which appears to be a dark-colored semi-hollow or solid body electric guitar. A music stand or equipment stand is visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is seated behind what appears to be a steel guitar or lap steel instrument, smiling broadly at the camera. The setting appears to be an indoor rehearsal or performance space with various musical equipment, amplifiers, and road cases visible. The individual appears to be participating in a musical performance or rehearsal session.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is playing what appears to be a steel guitar or lap steel guitar in front of a microphone. The person appears to be performing or rehearsing, with an in-ear monitor visible. The image is taken from a close, low angle emphasizing the hands on the instrument and the microphone.
    Two individuals in what appears to be a military setting are performing music together. The person in the foreground, wearing a tan/olive t-shirt and camouflage pants, is seated and playing a ukulele while singing into a microphone. In the background, a person in full military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is standing and playing a guitar at a separate microphone.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform sits in a soundproofed recording studio holding a white electric bass guitar. A second person in the foreground, partially visible, appears to be playing another instrument. The setting is a professional or semi-professional recording space with acoustic foam panels covering the walls.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is performing music at a keyboard/synthesizer setup with a microphone in front of him. His name tape reads 'LARIMER' and he wears an 'AIR FORCE' tape along with a PA (Public Affairs) patch. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, with a December monthly planner calendar and a flyer for a 'High Altitude' event at Camp Buehring MWR Stage visible on the wall behind him.
    A person wearing military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam pattern) uniform is playing a Nord Stage 3 keyboard. The image is a close-up shot focusing on the hands and the red keyboard instrument, with a second keyboard visible in the background on a multi-tier keyboard stand. The setting appears to be an indoor performance or rehearsal environment.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is playing a steel guitar or lap steel guitar in front of a microphone. The close-up shot captures the musician's right hand strumming or picking the strings of the instrument. The setting appears to be an indoor venue, likely a performance or rehearsal space.
    A formal outdoor ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a sports facility, featuring a large LED screen displaying the American flag. Attendees dressed in a mix of Western formal wear and traditional Gulf Arab attire are standing in a line along a row of white benches, suggesting a bilateral or international event. A uniformed official stands at a podium on a raised stage while media personnel document the proceedings.
    Two uniformed military personnel, likely U.S. Air Force musicians based on their distinctive blue-striped dress uniforms, are performing on an outdoor stage at night. They are playing guitars while an audience watches, with several attendees wearing face masks suggesting a COVID-era event. A photographer in a dark abaya is visible at the front of the stage capturing the performance.
    A group photo on a football pitch featuring a women's football team in red uniforms alongside officials, dignitaries in traditional Gulf attire, military personnel in uniform, and other guests. The setting appears to be a formal occasion at a sports facility, likely in Qatar or another Gulf state, based on the traditional dress and architectural elements visible in the background. Most participants are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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    United States Air Force Academy

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    U.S. Air Forces Central
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