United States Air Force Band

The United States Air Force Band
The U.S. Air Force Band in a 2015 parade in Washington, D.C.
Active	1941 – present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Type	Military band
Role	Public duties
Garrison/HQ	Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Website	www.usafband.af.mil
Commanders
Commander/Conductor	Colonel Don Schofield
Director of Operations	Lieutenant Colonel Michael D. Hoerber
Senior Enlisted Leader	CMSgt Patrick McDermott
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

The United States Air Force Band is a U.S. military band consisting of 184 active-duty members of the United States Air Force.

It is the Air Force's premier musical organization and is based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Within the band there are six performing ensembles:

1. The Concert Band
2. Singing Sergeants
3. Airmen of Note
4. Air Force Strings
5. Ceremonial Brass
6. Max Impact

Collectively, these musical groups perform a wide spectrum of styles, including classical, jazz, popular, patriotic and ceremonial music.

The mission of the band is to deliver musical products that inspire emotions, create positive impressions and communicate information according to Air Force objectives for the defense of the United States of America.