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 -- Staff Sgt. Robert Browning, U. S. Air Forces in Europe rock band percussionist, plays the drums with members of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band drumline during a performance here, Sept. 18. This is the second year Touch ‘n Go has visited the Field Band Foundation and worked with young adults aspiring to become musicians. The foundation is a life skills program which aims to teach young adults to be creative, work together, provides career guidance and discipline, and helps them to empower themselves. (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 -- A student from the Field Band Foundation's De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band applauds as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go performs a concert for the local community 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)

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)

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, searches for a charity to donate to in the Combined Federal Campaign charity listing. General Breedlove was the first person in USAFE to contribute to 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)