USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Lance Cpl. Omphile, Botswana Defence Force Band drummer, sets up his equipment at the Kachikau Primary School while students watch in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. While supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe “Ambassadors Combo” performance band hosted military-to-military band workshops with the BDF Band that focused on improvisation, rehearsal techniques, and synchronization. The bands learned to play two songs together and played for four primary and secondary schools in northern Botswana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band and Botswana Defence Force Band visit children at the Kachikau Primary School in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. The bands performed a concert at Kachikau Primary School before bringing donations to and meeting with students in the special needs unit. Botswana and the U.S. are strong partners and engagements like these help to further strengthen the bonds between our two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band and Botswana Defence Force Band perform at the Kachikau Primary School in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. While supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium, bands conducted music workshops that focused on improvisation, rehearsal techniques, and synchronization. The bands learned to play two songs together and played for four primary and secondary schools in northern Botswana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the Kachikau Primary School in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. The USAFE “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band partnered with the Botswana Defence Force Band while supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium and performed for over five hundred students. The U.S. and Botswana have a strong relationship, and the U.S. military has a long and productive history of working with the Botswana Defence Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Tech. Sgt. John Dawson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band saxophonist, plays his instrument for students of the Kachikau Primary School in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. The USAFE “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band partnered with the Botswana Defence Force Band while supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium and performed for over five hundred students. The U.S. and Botswana have a strong relationship, and the U.S. military has a long and productive history of working with the Botswana Defence Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, sings for students of the Kachikau Primary School in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. The USAFE “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band and the Botswana Defence Force band performed together in several concerts at schools in northern Botswana to inspire the students through the universal language of music. Botswana and the U.S. are strong partners and engagements like these help to further strengthen the bonds between our two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Staff Sgt. Jill Diem, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band vocalist, and Capt. Mesha Nelson, USAFE-AFAFRICA public affairs officer, dance with a student from the Chobe Junior Secondary School during a band performance at the school in Kasane, Botswana on May 15, 2017. While supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium, the USAFE “Ambassadors Combo” performance band partnered with the Botswana Defence Force band to perform several concerts at schools in northern Botswana to inspire the students through the universal language of music. The U.S. And Botswana are co-host of this year's symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Students of the Kachikau Primary School play with a tambourine during a visit by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe “Ambassadors Combo” performance Band and the Botswana Defence Force Band in Kachikau, Botswana on May 17, 2017. While supporting the 2017 African Air Chiefs Symposium, the bands partnered together to perform concerts at four primary and secondary schools in northern Botswana to inspire the students through the universal language of music. The U.S. and Botswana are co-host of this year’s symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey)

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USAFE, BDF Bands inspire students in Botswana

Published May 19, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Krystal Ardrey
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs