US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs during the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Since 2006, Top Flight has deployed four times, boosting the morale of over 31,000 Joint U.S. and coalition warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Lt. Col. Bennet Burton, 14th Mission Support Group deputy commander, welcomes attendees to the U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Like other ensembles within the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, Top Flight performs in support of official military gatherings and community relations events such as Columbus Air Force Base’s Birthday Ball celebrated on Sept. 28, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight Airmen perform during the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. In collaboration with The City of Columbus, The Mayor’s Office, Columbus Air Force Base, the Community Benefit Committee and Main Street Columbus, Top Flight performed a free of charge, open to the public concert with food and drink vendors provided on site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Airman 1st Class Courtney Woods and Tech. Sgt. Nick Daniels, U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight vocalists, sing together during the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Members of Top Flight include Woods and Daniels on vocals, Tech. Sgt. Greg Lacy on guitar, Tech. Sgt. Troy Griffin on drums, Master Sgt. Mark Frandsen on bass, and Master Sgt. Nick Wellman as the audio engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Tech. Sgt. Greg Lacy, U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight guitarist, strums his electric guitar during the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Like other ensembles within the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, Top Flight performs in support of official military gatherings, Air Force recruiting and community relations events. They provide a variety of music for dances, dinner shows and receptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Tech. Sgt. Nick Daniels, U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight vocalist, sings while playing an acoustic guitar during the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Top Flight travels over 30,000 miles annually performing throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Master Sgt. Nick Wellman, U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight audio engineer, finishes setting up the stage for the Top Flight concert at the Columbus Riverwalk Stage Sept. 27, 2019, in Columbus, Miss. Top Flight is the U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s response to America’s demand for classic rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, country, and current pop music heard on top 40’s radio stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

US Air Force Band of the West’s Top Flight performs, connects with local community

Published Oct. 3, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean
14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

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