3 Teen Leadership Summits planned in 2011

The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard announced the 2011 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations Jan. 5. The AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations this summer are in Dahlonega, Ga.; Estes, Colo.; and Washington, D.C. The summits combine high-adventure activities with leadership classes to allow teens to tap into their leadership potential and discover hidden strengths while developing a sense of belonging to the Air Force community.

Band of Air Force Reserve gets Emmy nod for Holiday Notes from Home

Band of the Air Force Reserve vocalist Technical Sergeant Alyson Jones' lifetime dream to sing on the Grand Ol Opry's stage came true as she sang holiday favorites during the Emmy award nominated 2009 Holiday Notes from Home holiday concert in Nashville, Tenn. The annual concert was broadcast on Gospel Music Channel and American Forces Network. In addition to the Air Force Reserve Band and Air Force Strings, Amy Grant, Brian McKnight and Take 6 participated in the show, paying tribute to military men and women serving around the world. (U.S. Air Force/Ken Hackman)

Diamond Rio performs with Band of AF Reserve at Independence Day celebration July 2

The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve teams up with the city of Warner Robins for this year's Independence Day Concert celebration July 2. The free concert is at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins, Ga., and starts at 8 p.m. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Maureen Owen)

Band performs winter concert tour

Maj. Don Schofield, Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve commander, guides an audience member in conducting the band during a performance Jan. 28, 2009. The band will begin another concert tour in southern Georgia and Florida on Jan. 28, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Tour for the Troops in Turkey

Jessie James sings at the Tour for the Troops concert Dec. 1, 2009, inside Hangar 4 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. On the tour with the singer/songwriter were Kid Rock, the Twisted Brown Truck Band, comedian Carlos Mencia and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

Tour for the Troops in Turkey

Carlos Mencia amuses the troops Dec. 1, 2009, inside Hangar 4 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Joining Mr. Mencia on the Tour for the Troops were Kid Rock, the Twisted Brown Truck Band, singer/songwriter Jessie James and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. Incirlik was the first stop on the tour to thank the troops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sara Csurilla)

Jessie James to entertain troops overseas

Chart-climbing Jessie James will entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 29 to Dec. 12 as part of this year's Tour for the Troops, formerly known as Operation Season's Greetings. Joining the up and coming pop and country star will be headliner Kid Rock, comedian Carlos Mencia and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. Tour for the Troops will feature performances at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Incirlik AB, Turkey; RAF Lakenheath, England; and a number of deployed locations in Southwest Asia. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force Reserve to bring Kid Rock and friends overseas for holidays

Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band will bring their unique blend of Southern rock, soul, country, heavy metal and hip hop music to American service members and their families this holiday season when they headline Tour for the Troops 2009, formerly known as Operation Season's Greetings. Kid Rock and his band will entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Joining them will be comedian Carlos Mencia, singer/songwriter Jessie James, and members of the Band of the Air Force Reserve. The Tour for the Troops features performances at Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Incirlik AB, Turkey; RAF Lakenheath, England; and a number of deployed locations in Southwest Asia.

Independence Day celebration ends with a boom

The highlight of the annual Indepence Day Celebration at McConnel-Talebrt Stadium in Warner Robins, Ga., is always the spectacular fireworks display. The event drew 20,000 this year and featured entertainment from Motown recording legends "The Miracles" along with country recording artist Gary Morris and the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve (U.S. Air Force photo/Bo Joyner)

The Miracles bring memories to 20,000 at Independence Day celebration

Motown recording legends "The Miracles" had the estimated crowd of 20,000 at McConnel-Talbert Stadium clapping their hands and singing along during the 2009 Independence Day Celebration in Warner Robins, Ga. The Band of the Air Force Reserve along with country recording artist Gary Morris performed at the annual celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Hackman)

Band of U.S. Air Force Reserve performs for 20,000 at July 4 celebration

Senior Master Sgt. Debra Jamison, vocalist with Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, performs durnig the 2009 Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins, Ga. The annual celebration featured Motown legends "The Miracles" along with country recording artist Gary Morris. The event drew an estimated 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bo Joyner)

Miracles, Band of AF Reserve team up for Independence Day celebration

Legendary Motown artists "The Miracles" team up with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the Independence Day Concert celebration July 2 in Warner Robins. The free concert starts at 8 p.m. at McConell-Talbert Stadium on South Davis Drive and features a night of music, fireworks and family entertainment. Festivities begin with the National Anthem and a scheduled F-15 flyover. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Maureen Owen)