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)