'Armed Forces Day'

The United States Air Force Academy Band will present its annual “Armed Forces Day” concert at the Pikes Peak
Center.

Tickets are suggested, however patrons without tickets will be seated in any available seat 15
minutes before showtime.

Tickets are available at the Pikes Peak Center box office starting April 20th.

The United States Air Force Academy Band will be joining forces with the USAF Academy Cadet Chorale and
the Colorado Springs Chorale to present a patriotic concert in celebration of Armed Forces Day and the 70th
Anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force Academy.

The concert will feature patriotic favorites and highlight the contributions of Service Members, both past and present. The concert will also celebrate the Colorado Springs Military Affairs Council’s Outstanding Enlisted Award nominees and their contributions to the local community.

As one of only two Air Force premier bands and the only Department of Defense premier band located west
of the Appalachian Mountains, the USAF Academy Band provides year-round support to the United States
Air Force Academy and the more than 4,000 cadets in the cadet wing, helping develop outstanding leaders of
character who will serve our country as officers in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

The Academy Band maintains a rigorous performance schedule in support of Cadet and Air Force troop morale,
recruiting and community outreach.

For over 60 years, the Academy Band has used the power of music to inspire Air Force personnel and the nation they serve, produce innovative musical programs and products, and communicate Air Force excellence to millions around the globe.

The USAF Academy Band appears on behalf of Lieutenant General Richard Clark, Superintendent, USAF
Academy.