The USAF Band - 2016 Holiday Flash Mob

We're especially grateful this holiday season to all of the veterans and their family members and thank them for their sacrifice and service.
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[@georgeanzivino1134]

We never did any quite as cools this while I was in the band. These men and women are incredible.

[@Laudon1228]

George Anzivino Thank you for your service!

[@johncurtis1212]

PROUD to be Veteran and to know this group represents those who sacrificed everything and those who sacrificed a part of ourselves, to preserve and share something that should be inherent, yet is not enjoyed by all, FREEDOM! LET NOT YOUR HEART AND SOUL TAKE FOR GRANTED SUCH A PRECIOUS GIFT, BESTOWED BY MANY WHO WILLNGLY LOST THEIRS AS GIFT TO YOU AND MANY OTHERS WHO HAD LITTLE TO NO HOPE OF EXPERIENCING THE FREEDOM YOU SELDOM CONSIDER AND MAY SHAME COME TO ALL WHO SELFISHLY FAIL TO SHARE SUCH A GIFT. LET FREEDOM RING AND HER SOLDIERS SING THE HOPE OF PEACE AND THE JOY OF BEING FREE. HOO-AHH! JOHN R CURTIS OCALA, FL

[@bastienvaujour6625]

Them french are not so bad!!!!! Congratulations from France!!!!!

[@sharonkemp3029]

Totally AWESOME ❤️❤️❤️❤️💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@jtcowboy2]

This proud USAF Vet says Thank You and salutes you all for a wonderful performance!!

[@carolynjohnson9541]

To sing it in there language, is most awesome, but I understand it, cuz it 's xmas, it's weird. I love it that it is for them in their language. God bless you'all.

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

Proud and Lucky to have been called Airrman.

[@user-gk6xb2if1b]

Thank you for sharing, Beautiful,..🙏

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

So proud to be Air Force! You guys rock

[@davidb.renaud9327]

Brings back my band days in high school.......1956...........

[@uriahstone]

this video is for anybody that wonders what "next level" means! you guys are beyond incredible! Thankyou for sharing with us!

[@larrysnider423]

Thank You for the freedom you give us by serving the world!!! God Bless!! Happy Holidays!!!

[@terriward2994]

Love it! My daughter is a USAF C17 pilot....God bless all the troops! Merry Christmas

[@Retiredstatecop]

My daughter is USAF CCATT (Critical Care Air Transport Team)...Yes, ma'am, God bless all of them!

[@barbaracahill7678]

Wonderful. Music the way it was and thanks to the US Air Force still is. Bravo!

[@laronlemon2723]

Excellent Orchestral composition, and organization! Flawless performance. Bravo!

[@BradandDeborahWells]

What a great honor to see the joy, interaction, and excellence of the USAF. Makes me proud to be an American.

[@carmeldavies9005]

Brad Wells ,

[@jayfeder8217]

@@carmeldavies9005 as an ex AIR Force medic I am always proud of the Air Force

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

Perhaps a bit unfortunately (I doubt it) for you and most fortunately for us, you have not only established a beloved tradition, but you have also set an amazing standard. May your hearts be blessed this Holiday Season as you have blessed my heart this day. From a vet, Thank You!

[@vcarrollparkhill]

I love to see Americans smiling again, thank you!

[@KGBrannick]

This is one high ranking band. The vast majority were in the top three enlisted ranks, a Colonel for conductor, and the secretary of the Air Force on bells.

[@baucums]

Many years ago, when I was a college music major, playing in the USAF band was my "dream job." The legacy of Colonel Gabriel is certainly continuing with the band today.

[@rwjump]

As with the other premier military bands, these are world-class musicians that are recruited for that specific purpose. Because of that they start out at E-6. Many of them enter the service with an MFA (Master of Fine Arts).

[@PreparingForSHTF]

I just get the biggest corniest smile on my face every time I watch this wonderful video. GO AIR FORCE!

[@genataylor460]

I look forward to their Christmas performance every year. Delightful as always.

[@karenallen7843]

Thank you yet again for a wonderful Christmas moment! Not only are you all so talented...but you also all sacrifice yourselves for our safety and comfort...THANK YOU ALL!!! Blessings to all you families as well...

[@nyyanks4ever61]

Thank you and as a Proud Navy Veteran I thank all of you for your service.

[@JoeCutroni]

The greatest military on the planet! These USAF members never fail to impress, amazing.

[@sagahammer]

After the Royal Marines

[@drfranklippenheimer8743]

A true glory! Christmas and July 4th swirled together to perfection.

[@ishisan2006]

You never want this to end... MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!

[@delisdepena7408]

God bless america. and all those solder the make America great. I feel joy in my heart

[@victorynowall]

Awesome!! I could'nt help admiring everyone's talent.

[@DIAN4KS]

LOVED IT!Thank you all veterans! Gave me chills!

[@mab31347]

just wonderful!

[@QuentaSilmarillion]

We take for granted that some of the finest musicians in the world are professional musicians in the United States Armed Forces.

[@TBBrickYT]

Outstanding!!! Better every year!!!

[@coleluthe2117]

I always look forward to this flash mob each year. It makes my day so much better.

[@charlesplott7511]

Zoom! Pow! Incredible! Thank You Air Force Band!

[@Chambi95]

Congrats from France !!!

[@GinaGreenYodels]

Always the highlight of my year!

[@joetersero3318]

Bravo!!! Looking forward to attending the annual holiday concerts!

[@jeanblair4735]

Joe Tersero U

[@bluwren3999]

Such great pleasure! Bravo!

[@kaelyne1110]

Spectacular! Thank you Veterans and all those currently serving.

[@michaohm]

It´s fantastic! As every Year! I love it!

[@cheristringer4780]

Band did a superb job under what had to be difficult circumstances in which to perform. USAF musicians are great!!!

[@shiorijay8802]

Well done. Always fantastic.

[@raymondperez1110]

Wow this Band is Awesome, and the Flash Mob is a great effect, look at the expressions of Joy on most of the face's in the crowd, as everyone one knows Music is Universally capable of uplifting the Human Spirit, I'd love to see this Band live but not enough to travel to Washington D.C.

[@juanitahoffmeister4764]

Really enjoying this. Lots of happy faces. Did not realize the Band was this large.

[@alwilliam3379]

More than 150 members, comprised of six musical ensembles.

[@marcosaanderud4117]

Bless the Lord! There is still developed talent left in the Nation! What a joy to be able listen to quality music amid the overwhelming mediocrity in our present day society

[@gregriley8548]

Nothing compares to their 2010 performance at the Smithsonian. I’m not sure how these flash mobs work, but it seems like everyone is always aware that they’re going to happen. Nothing’s better than seeing the surprise on someone’s face when the band starts playing.

[@Duzyboy73]

Thank you to the men and women of the United States Air Force not only for their service to our country but for the entertainment they provide me during this Christmas holiday season.

[@paulodacosta4128]

A melhor forma de garantir futuro permanente e reverenciar o passado. Nele estão reservados todos os trunfos da sobrevivência. Honra, honestidade, grandeza, heroísmo! ! ! Excelente homenagem aos veteranos ! MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

[@TexasLonghornsHookem]

Awesome words Paulo! 👍

[@Sonofavenger]

I do not remember the last time I heard half of the instruments used in this. Kudos to you, good fellows! Happy Holidays!

[@mikebrusko9876]

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[@genenelson125]

Wonderful Christmas music making! Excellent production values..... As a former docent at the National Air and Space Museum, National Mall Building, (NASM-NMB) I also appreciated the views of the new Boeing Milestones of Flight Gallery! :-) The last time I visited NASM-NMB, the new gallery was under construction with lots of construction material still visible.

[@joekwok3941]

you guys were great again thanks for the joyful sounds of Christmas!

[@davepoffenbarger1605]

I guess they all can't get better than the previous years flash mob.

[@warmwoolsoxgood4559]

Thank you to the USAF Band! The looks of excitement and wonder on those kids' faces. Experiencing music being formed & its movements and interplay is so beneficial to growing minds. A great boon to your child's mental capacity. Merry Christmas! This was joyous.

[@outabeat]

Kudos to the AF for being our TALENTED and BRILLIANT branch of the Armed Forces!!

[@brunosteiger2358]

Einfach super diese Musikanten!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Danke vielmals!

[@th.s.871]

You certainly do not want wars. Thank you for the music !!!

[@lostsoul3154]

The "Fly Folks" have it all together -- Thank God for the USAF.

[@stevepayne8002]

I have been waiting all year for this performance. You have outdone yourselves. Simply Fantastic!! Thank You! NV:)

[@lindendrechsler6003]

In this time of fear, anti-democracy and danger, you warmed my heart and brought me to tears - thank you all for that wonderfull piece! Greetings from Germany, a former free land....

[@barbaraswanson278]

Brilliant!

[@rickholland9203]

This is absolutely awesome---well done! Peoples reaction are the best!

[@newfieinflorida1]

Wow!!! Truly awesome!!!

[@carlasnook296]

LOVE this !!!!! BZ USAF Band.

[@SeatedViper]

Truly amazing! Season's greetings from Southampton, UK.

[@theresapday5475]

English translation of the French carol, Patapan: Willie, take your little drum, Robin take your flute and come! When we hear the right we will sing Noel this night, When we hear the fife and drum, Christmas should be frolicsome. Thus the men of olden days for the King of Kings to praise, When they heard the fife and drum, ture-lure-lu, pata-pata-pan, When they hear the fife and drum, sure, our children won't be dumb. God and man are now become more at one than fife and drum. When you hear the fife and drum, ture-lure-lu, pata-pata-pan, When you hear the fife and drum, dance and make the village hum.

[@43mrssimba]

Fantastic flash mob! Great Performance and a beautiful interpretation of '' French Christmas Carol song ''Patapataplan''!Thanks for sharing!

[@MrTimGJ]

Next challenge try Il Est Né le Divin Enfant - Should be really good

[@zacharywouters7656]

This is awesome. I wanna go to the Musuem whenever you guys come out.

[@sharonkemp3029]

This still amazes me, and those were some of best behaved children that I have seen in years

[@fiddlemusik]

God Bless you!! Fabulous, as usual!!

[@yaw7965]

I wait for this flash mob every year and it never disappoints!!

[@daveaspen6775]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

[@levitas3720]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! What a amazing performance! Thank You sooooooo much!

[@dgbff]

Wish I knew the name of that song. I hear it often, just don’t know it. Excellent job of course snd so much Respect for our men and women in uniform!🇺🇸

[@alwilliam3379]

Kind of late to reply, but she was the Secretary of the Air Force at that time.

[@kendell1964]

Another awesome show

[@janeschryver348]

Thank you for sharing.

[@danabarnes1062]

THANK YOU UNIITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@saintarctangent]

Amazing!

[@summerrosesutton3073]

I do hope that the AF Secretary (the woman in the green dress) gives lots of thought to making this one of the very special, YEARLY shows done by the Band of the United States Air Force. It has been made into an annual treat and experience by those who come to the National Mall and the National Museum of Air and Space. WELL DONE INDEED. A retired AF E/8 First Sgt.

[@vcarrollparkhill]

God bless America and Thank you!

[@stephentighe3111]

Wonderfully professional and musical. Thank you!

[@kathyprince4234]

Fantastic...thanks for sharing

[@janicehoward7991]

This is great! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@panzerwolf494]

My god, that last note sounded like a church organ, magnificent performance!

[@kk_tams857]

This is the marvelous example of the quality of music/entertainment that should be at the Trump inaugural. Forget Hollywood and the inflated heads of popularity!

[@grandmoms.morrosini759]

Love the little boy on the front row who is holding his ears in the last of the video.

[@StellarGryphon]

How to hell did I not know they did this until today. I have GOT to catch this next year.

[@rebeccamay3374]

This is awesome. Way to go into the Wild Blue Yonder, guys!

[@summerzhao2956]

It's meaningful to me and is glorious

[@JumpingFlapjack]

Very Cool and perfect played :).

[@juggy8681]

Wow that chord was so perfect and amazing

[@Tlepturus]

Excellent!

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

Beautiful 😀🎄

[@donnaconrad4297]

Wonderful performance

[@abercrombiedrengen]

Please do more!!!

[@tomandalbert]

Tears of joy!

[@NTTDo]

performing arts was very good... THANK u

[@vingcore1122]

i watched your concert was good

[@RasAlXander]

This is so cool! Man I gotta go back to the National Mall and camp out for you guys 👀

[@DauntlessEagle1776]

This is not the USAF Band I went to service with... these people must be Hired Professionals...Really Outstanding work guys... AIM HIGH!

[@RasAlXander]

DauntlessEagle1776 are you trying to insult these great women and men of our armed forces? Hired professionals? I'm lost, what do you mean?

[@DauntlessEagle1776]

What Comment did I make?

[@RasAlXander]

DauntlessEagle1776 Why do people feel the need to give their whole background? I am thrilled that you served but the question was simple, no need for background information. Now thanks for clearing up your sentence.

[@bobilly45]

They outdo themselves each year..

[@bmrgdr39]

excellent job