Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

VANDERBIJLPARK, South Africa -- Tech Sgt. Nick Wellman, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch 'n Go audio technichian, monitors the sound board while other members of the band perform for students and instructors of the Northern University here, Sept. 19. The band, Touch 'n Go, has made three performances in local communities across South Africa and has been invited to perform at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. This year’s exposition is one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense events, which is expected to draw in crowds of more than 50,000 visitors per day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Staff Sgt. Robert Browning, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band drummer, thanks children from the Cullinan Field Band after performing a joint drum solo during a performance here, Sept. 18. The band, Touch 'N Go, performed three shows in communities across South Africa and will be performing at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Touch N Go shares music with South Africa

VANDERBIJLPARK, South Africa -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performs during a show for students and instructors at Northern University here, Sept. 19. The band, Touch 'n Go, has made three performances in local communities across South Africa and will be performing at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition Sept. 22-23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. The band is committed to fortifying international relationships, fostering trust and friendships, and enhancing troop morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Michigan Air National Guard Joins Forces for International Airshow

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips meets with Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T Stratotanker aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Paul Beck (left) to learn about the aircrafts mission and capabilities during the opening day of the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense Airshow and Exhibition, Sept. 19. (Photo/Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)

Changing lives through music

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Boy Boshiane, Field Band Foundation band coordinator, plays the drums after a performance by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go here, Sept. 18. The Field Band Foundation is a private organization that has a goal of educating children within the local community on making good decisions, creativity, music and dance and other important life skills. The foundation aims to keep children away from negative influences and encourage them to be successful in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Changing lives through music

CULLINAN, South Africa -- A student of the De Beers PPC Cullinan field band, records Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band lead guitarist and vocalist, on their BlackBerry during a performance here, Sept. 18. The Field Band Foundation is a private organization that has a goal of educating children within the local community on making good decisions, creativity, music and dance and other important life skills. The band, Touch 'n Go, helped bring awareness to the foundation which aims to keep children away from negative influences and encourage them to be successful in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Changing lives through music

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Tech. Sgt. Jason Cale, U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band lead guitarist and vocalist, performs a guitar in front of children from the local community here, Sept. 18. The band, Touch ‘n Go, is here as part of a group of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines supporting the Africa Aerospace and Defense Trade show at Air Force Base Waterkloof from Sept. 19-23. As part of their stay, the band visited local communities strengthening the partnership between South Africa and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Changing lives through music

CULLINAN, South Africa -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performs a concert as children from the local community watch here, Sept. 18. Touch ‘n Go is here as part of a group of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines supporting the Africa Aerospace and Defense Trade show at Air Force Base Waterkloof from Sept. 19-23. As part of their stay, the band visited local communities strengthening the partnership between South Africa and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

Changing lives through music

CULLINAN, South Africa -- Enoch Rumo, Cullinan Field Band melody steel drumer, rehearses before a performance from Touch 'n Go, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, here, Sept. 18. The Field Band Foundation is a private organization that has a goal of educating children within the local community on making good decisions, creativity, music and dance and other important life skills. Touch 'n Go helped attract attention to the foundation which aims to keep children away from negative influences and encourage them to be successful in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Debbie Lockhart)

USAFE, AFAFRICA, CFC, Breedlove, COMUSAFE

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa commander, turns in his Combined Federal Campaign contribution form to Capt. Angelica Hawrysiak, USAFE Headquarters Staff CFC representative. General Breedlove was the first person in USAFE to contribute to the CFC, setting the example for those he leads. The CFC is the world’s most successful annual workplace charity campaign and helps raise money for eligible nonprofit organizations throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Members of the German air force move a USAFE C-21 aircraft while setting up the ILA 2012 Berlin Air Show here Sept. 10. More than 300,000 visitors from across the world are expected to visit ILA 2012 Sept. 11-16. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States were on site to showcase the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 were the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee)

ILA 2012 features US military aircraft

BERLIN - Trade show patrons from across the world visited the Berlin Air Show, commonly known as ILA 2012, to view more than 300 aircraft to include a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston AFB, N.C. here Sept. 11. ILA 2012 is an international event hosted by Germany. More than 50 U.S. military personnel from bases in Europe and the United States were on site to showcase the various U.S. military aircraft and equipment on display. The U.S. aircraft featured at ILA 2012 were the UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72A Lakota, F-16C Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, and C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee)