Hear about the Air Force and experience it for yourself through a mix of dialogue and music! United States Air Force Bands have shared their talents, music, and leadership with audiences worldwide, like the Singing Sergeants through their famous a capella Schedryk/Carol of the Bells.
In America House’s virtual venue we’re getting ready for an exciting talk and musical performance with The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Airmen, beloved and well known in Ukraine through their numerous tours throughout the country. We’ll be discussing the lives and roles of servicewomen and men, how they honor International Women’s day through their activities, the importance of gender diversity in organizations worldwide and answering your questions through an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) format!
We’ll be streaming this session to our and US Embassy’s Facebook pages and to our YouTube channel on March 9th at 6:30 PM. Join us and feel free to ask any questions you have.
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Since 1943, The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band has been on the forefront of US nation’s efforts to support freedom and democratic ideals throughout the continents of Europe and Africa. The USAFE Band is comprised of 49 active-duty Air Force musicians, committed to fortifying alliances and expanding partnerships, invigorating resiliency of Airmen and their families, and fostering trust and friendship between the United States and diverse populations across the European and African continents.
USAFE has toured Ukraine several times, performing and giving masterclasses in many Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya. They have also performed together with the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra and collaborated with the Ukrainian countertenor extraordinaire Yuriy Minenko.