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688th Cyberspace Wing salutes their new commander
July 17, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Chantel Booker officially took command of the nation’s first cyberspace wing, taking the reins from 688th Cyberspace Wing Commander Col. Joshua Rockhill during the 688th CW change of command ceremony July 8, 2025... MORE

16th Air Force commander passes unit guidon to new 688th CW commander.

USAF Band of the West, Kris Allen perform free Holiday in Blue concert
December 14, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West performed its free annual “Holiday in Blue” concert on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023, at the Majestic Theatre in downtown San Antonio, with special guest Kris Allen, winner of the eighth season of American Idol... MORE

World War II veteran visits Band of the West
December 13, 2023 — Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bob Lewis and Denise Haley, one of Lewis’s former students, visited the Band of the West “Holiday in Blue” concert rehearsal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023... MORE

Air Force Band of the West Airman passionately serves local community
January 23, 2020 — Airman 1st Class Ed Knoeckel, an Air Force Band of the West pianist, showcases the unit’s values of determination and compassion through his musical talents and impactful volunteer work with local foster children... MORE

Air Force Band of the West brings musical mission to Puerto Rico
May 30, 2019 — The United States Air Force Band of the West brought the joy of live music to the residents of Puerto Rico during a recent weeklong tour of the United States territory still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria nearly two years ago. In living up to its mission to honor, inspire and connect, the band’s music told the Air Force story of diversity and opportunity, built relationships with Puerto Rican communities and honored veterans from the island. ... MORE

The United States Air Force Band of the West, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, perform at Jardin Urbano de Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2019 as part of a series of performances and masterclasses around the island featuring multiple Band of the West ensembles. The USAF Band of the West are touring the island of Puerto Rico to tell the Air Force's story through live music and to continue building relationships with Puerto Rican communities during concerts. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

U.S. Air Force Band of the West mentors next generation
October 25, 2018 — U.S. Air Force Band of the West members have started a music mentoring program for students in grades K through 12 and have visited four Title 1 schools multiple times throughout the semester as part of a community outreach program. Visiting the schools on several occasions versus the previous once-a-year schedule helps the Air Force mentors build a stronger relationship with the students. ... MORE

Airmen 1st Class Michael Steiger and Bradley Robinson, U.S. Air Force Band of the West, perform for Villarreal Elementary students Oct. 17, 2018, at San Antonio, Texas.

Band of the West performs at Fiesta in Blue 2018
April 26, 2018 — The Band of the West performed as part of Fiesta in Blue April 24 at the Edgewood Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Antonio. The performance was dedicated to the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio and honors the city's military heritage... MORE

The Band of the West performs as part of Fiesta in Blue in San Antonio, Texas April 24, 2018. The act was dedicated to the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio and honors the city's military heritage. Since 1891, Fiesta has grown into an annual celebration that includes civic and military observances, exhibits, sports, music and food representing the spirit, diversity and vitality of San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega / Released)

AF Band of the West, Army's 323rd Army Band pair up for "Holiday in Red, White and Blue'
December 4, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" team up for a "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" Dec. 9 and 10... MORE

A "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" is planned for 3 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center.

Fifty years later, musical resource specialist has more to offer
December 2, 2017 — For Stanley Lockaby, Band of the West musical resource specialist at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, 50 years of military service is a milestone – but he insists he is not ready for the next chapter of rest and relaxation... MORE

Band of the West has a new home
October 24, 2017 — The Air Force Band of the West is moving to the former reception center, building 7246 on Carswell Avenue at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where Airmen began their Air Force careers at basic military training... MORE

Band of the West is moving to its new home, the former basic military training reception center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in early November 2017. The $7 million dollar renovation project began in 2014, however, due to congressional sequestration, construction was halted and did not resumed until December 2016.

Air Force Alpha Warriors prepare for ‘Final Battle’
October 20, 2017 — Fifty athletes from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide will compete over a grueling obstacle course as a celebration of fitness and tradition will be on display during the first Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Nov. 11 in San Antonio... MORE