Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band stand in formation with the Latvia National Guard orchestra during a combined marching band rehearsal in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The combined band rehearsed for a performance in Riga’s Latvian Independence Day parade, showcasing interoperability with Latvian Allies and strengthening personal connections between U.S. service members and......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Toro-Quinones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band commander, Latvia National Guard Maj. Andis Karelis, orchestra chief conductor and chief of the bands, and Latvia National Guard 1st Lt. Kaspars Puikevics-Puikevskis, orchestra conductor, greet each other during a combined marching band rehearsal in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The USAFE-AFAFRICA......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Rulli, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band drum major, right, and Latvia National Guard orchestra Kitija Kellija Staltmane, Latvia National Guard drum major, review marching maneuvers during a combined marching band rehearsal in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The combined band rehearsed for a performance in Riga’s Latvian Independence Day......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band members observe the Latvia National Guard orchestra during a rehearsal in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The Latvia National Guard orchestra demonstrated their marching maneuvers for USAFE-AFAFRICA Band members to help facilitate the effort to combine the two bands during a parade celebrating Latvia Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
Latvian 1st Lt. Kaspars Puikevics-Puikevskis, Latvia National Guard orchestra conductor, reviews Latvian marching cues during a combined marching band rehearsal with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The combined band rehearsed for a performance in Riga’s Latvian Independence Day parade, showcasing the U.S.’ interoperability with allies......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dellinger, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band tuba player, reads sheet music during a combined marching band rehearsal with the Latvia National Guard orchestra in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. Through the universal language of music the USAFE-AFAFRICA Band fostered connections with Latvian allies, reinforcing relationships and celebrating the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band members march in formation with the Latvia National Guard orchestra during a combined marching band rehearsal in Riga, Latvia, Nov.15, 2024. The combined band rehearsed for a performance in Riga’s Latvian Independence Day parade, showcasing interoperability and strengthening connections between the U.S. and Latvia. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.15.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael Toro-Quinones, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band commander, shakes the hand of Andris Sprūds, Latvian Minister for Defence, in Riga, Latvia, Nov. 15, 2024. Toro-Quinones and Sprūds met during the USAFE-AFAFRICA Band’s trip to Latvia to form a combined marching band in celebration of Latvia’s Independence Day anniversary. (U.S. Air Force......
