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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If you enjoyed this, check out our Holiday Flashmobs from 2013 & 2014 & 2015!
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[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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...

[@bastienvaujour6625]

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

[@laronlemon2723]

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

[@stevepayne8002]

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

[@uriahstone]

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

[@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!

[@jtcowboy2]

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

[@victorynowall]

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

[@joekwok3941]

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

[@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

[@zacharywouters7656]

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

[@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.

[@DIAN4KS]

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

[@larrysnider423]

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

[@delisdepena7408]

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

[@genataylor460]

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

[@CL.0115-q1n]

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

[@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! 👍

[@sharonkemp3029]

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

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

So proud to be Air Force! You guys rock

[@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.

[@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.

[@shiorijay8802]

Well done. Always fantastic.

[@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).

[@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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[@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.

[@davepoffenbarger1605]

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

[@mab31347]

just wonderful!

[@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

[@michaohm]

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

[@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.

[@joetersero3318]

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

[@jeanblair4735]

Joe Tersero U

[@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.

[@rickholland9203]

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

[@GinaGreenYodels]

Always the highlight of my year!

[@Wtf2529]

what kind of humam being would thumb this down. People are so disrespectful.

[@MrKabDrivr]

I was thinking the same... Then I thought: Maybe it's those folks who do not like the military and cannot see behind the uniform... They basically thumb down what the army represents for them... I don't mind the military, myself... I just wished with all my heart that this would be they're secondary duty, the primary one being saving lives in the event of a disaster... Or, maybe they just don't like the music! To each his (or her) own, I guess, right? Peace!....

[@ThePCTech1guy]

What kind of human being would thumb this down? That is an easy one. A human being who needs a hearing aid of course ! And as good as these guys are, they need it badly as well ! One in each ear ! LOL !

[@bobilly45]

They outdo themselves each year..

[@TBBrickYT]

Outstanding!!! Better every year!!!

[@ishisan2006]

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

[@bluwren3999]

Such great pleasure! Bravo!

[@barbaracahill7678]

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

[@barbaraswanson278]

Brilliant!

[@charlesplott7511]

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

[@davidb.renaud9327]

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

[@SeatedViper]

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

[@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.

[@PreparingForSHTF]

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

[@nyyanks4ever61]

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

[@kaelyne1110]

Spectacular! Thank you Veterans and all those currently serving.

[@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!

[@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....

[@JumpingFlapjack]

Very Cool and perfect played :).

[@vingcore1122]

i watched your concert was good

[@cheristringer4780]

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

[@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.

[@sharonkemp3029]

I would like to buy the video

[@JoeCutroni]

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

[@sagahammer]

After the Royal Marines

[@saintarctangent]

Amazing!

[@drfranklippenheimer8743]

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

[@newfieinflorida1]

Wow!!! Truly awesome!!!

[@carlasnook296]

LOVE this !!!!! BZ USAF Band.

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

Proud and Lucky to have been called Airrman.

[@embick]

kobessah ongku,,,,

[@vcarrollparkhill]

I love to see Americans smiling again, thank you!

[@QuentaSilmarillion]

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

[@janeschryver348]

Thank you for sharing.

[@CanadaguyRudey1]

once the drumming ended, I liked it sounded too middle eastern... its a french song Patapan after 03:00 gets better

[@MrKabDrivr]

Er.... And where, do you think, was Christ born? Thaaat's right... In the Middle East... Now Peace on Earth and Good Will to Humanity... Everywhere... Of every creed, race and religion... Amen...

[@clieding]

Evelyn Seabold : Great comment Evelyn; I am quoting your to all my friends and family. I think your comment would make a great Christmas card! Aloha from the island of Maui 🌈🌺

[@sandrariccardi1378]

Who was the arranger of that amazing music?

[@emilyjustiniano3128]

Robert Thurston, Retired SMSgt from the AF Band.

[@sandrariccardi1378]

***** Thank you! It really is an incredible arrangement!

[@melindarichards7178]

Watch for him to appear at 3:12

[@skatesindreams2501]

Fabulous to hear his amazing skill!

[@TheKCaryer]

Not one rank less than E-6. Goes to show you the competition to become part of the USAF Band.

[@summerzhao2956]

It's meaningful to me and is glorious

[@anibalrivera1711]

This one is really good but do not compare with the 2014 mob that one will stir your soul......

[@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.

[@chevyalber8836]

High ranked band, most E-7 and above. Few E-6 and lower but not many.

[@Tlepturus]

Excellent!

[@fiddlemusik]

God Bless you!! Fabulous, as usual!!

[@MarieEbersole]

Who is the lady in green with the light up necklace that is ringing? Amazing.

[@outabeat]

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

[@baileysullivan6766]

I thought to be in Uniform, You have to have Your last name on somewhere, Name tag?

[@TODAYNEWS914]

flat earth news>>>good music

[@stephentighe3111]

Great final chord.... Great Brass, but I am biased.

[@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

[@David-y8i7z]

Thank you for sharing, Beautiful,..🙏

[@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.

[@brunosteiger2358]

Einfach super diese Musikanten!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Danke vielmals!

[@VeronicaRodriguez-gy8iy]

Y’all should invite me to the USA Air Force Christmas concert as well I have some friends that will love to go as well

[@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.

[@sakineonat5943]

💝

[@MikeKaufmanPortnikov]

Amazing! Unique!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonyguar]

So good! Freaking USAF band of course that what you expect.

[@panzerwolf494]

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

[@shzron1946]

Okay, so who was the lady in the green suit? She was ringing a bell, but I think she was kind of in a place of honor or something. Anyone know who she is?

[@StereoSpace]

They tell you at the end of video....

[@lostsoul3154]

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

[@yjimwhy]

Nice, I enjoyed it. But they have done better in the past.

[@StellarGryphon]

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

[@danabarnes1062]

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

[@morcombewise720]

They seem to do fine without a conductor at all.

[@levitas3720]

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