Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue perform at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Airmen assigned to the band are highly trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jannelle Dickey)
U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue members perform at the North West Louisiana War Veterans Home, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West performed different styles of music from classical and country to marches and mambos. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)
Veterans watch a performance by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue at the North West Louisiana War Veterans Home, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West’s community and civic outreach performances serve to inspire patriotism, build partnerships and honor past and present Americans who serve in the armed forces. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)
Master Sgt. Jeffrey Castle, U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue trumpet craftsman, plays the trumpet at the North West Louisiana War Veterans Home, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West has performed for presidents, heads of states and dignitaries from around the world, earning an outstanding reputation among America’s military bands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)
Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue perform at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West serves to inspire patriotism, build partnerships and enhance the reputation of the Air Force and United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jannelle Dickey)
Lo Walker, Bossier City mayor, talks to veterans at the North West Louisiana War Veterans Home, La., Aug. 25, 2014. Walker welcomed the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue during a performance for the veterans. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)
Tech. Sgt. John Caputo, U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue regional band craftsman, plays a solo during a concert at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jannelle Dickey)
Staff Sgt. Melissa Evans, U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue regional band craftsman, sings during a concert at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Bossier City, La., Aug. 25, 2014. The Band of the West supports deployed war fighters and performs in support of Veterans' commemorations and wounded warrior events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jannelle Dickey)