USAF Band WWII Holiday Flashback

[@daveaspen6775]

I am retired from The Royal Navy here in the UK, I was in the navy band. When I left, I was a professional entertainer for over 40 years. Now retired at 65 years old, I am a radio presenter. I loved Glenn Miller with his USAF Band, and I JUST LOVE THESE GUY'S TOO!!!

[@Dancerlil]

Wonderful. My father played both clarinet & saxophone in an army band during WW2. He also knew how to play the violin. He played in a string orchestra for twenty five years until he was 100. He passed last year or made his transition as I like to say at age 102. He blessed many with his music.

[@scottamori3188]

If this doesn’t bring a smile to your face then you are broken. OUTSTANDING!

[@geebee3563]

I showed this to my now deceased Great Uncle. He was in the United States Army Air Corp. He stated that the uniforms seemed to be correct, but he never saw those guys in the Pacific.

[@geebee3563]

Another relative was in the 383rd Pacific Anti Air Defense Command. He stated that at the end, of the war, they were being taught to use anti aircraft weapons as howitzers for the invasion of Japan.

[@Marimilitarybrat]

My parents loved Big Band music. I am a proud Air Force Brat. We supported my Dad's military career & followed him to every assignment.

[@TheUSAFBand]

We love big band too! Be sure to check out the Airmen of Note playlists!

[@jacquelinechristensen9231]

I, too, am an Air Force brat. Dad was a West Pointer who went with Army Air Corp which became the Air Force. 33 years as a pilot. His father was career Army colonel. His father was career Army Cavalry and he received the Congressional Medal of Honor and it just keeps going back.

[@concrete6935]

I am 80 years old and a veteran , This makes me proud .

[@abramchavez4062]

Thank you for your service sir

[@Charles-qx4on]

I agree, I too am a veteran and grew up listening to this music at home and radio. It's wonderful to hear great music!

[@MyDigitalParadise]

As a former US Airman I can honestly say that the performance was not only very enjoyable but filled me with pride. Many thanks to those that contributed and to all those that continue to serve in these troubling times. what a great theme choice this year.

[@1623JB]

The happy look on people's faces as they watch this is PRICELESS!!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Right?!?!

[@terryhunt3299]

OUTSTANDING! One of the truly outstanding service bands in the world.

[@panzerwolf494]

The benefit of having the air force founded during the big band/swing era, they get some kickass music to own This is what I want from my military; Bringing smiles to the masses and a feeling of pride and hope

[@josephsoprani3062]

Wow! Spectacular performance! Words could never describe what I just witnessed. But, that does not surprise me. I am so proud to be associated with the United States Air Force Band. Bravo!!!!!!!!! God Bless America!

[@runnerpsu]

God Bless these men and women for the service and a walk down memory lane!

[@alwilliam3379]

These guys, whatever they do, they always give it a 101%. They could have done this in their current uniforms and still would have been fantastic, but to actually dress in their Army Air Corps uniform - perfection to details.That lead singer, the looks, the voice, seems like she traveled through a time machine from the late 40's. As expected, the performance and the musical arrangement is impeccable. USAF Band is truly the best military band in the planet.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

well as you say in the USA "go big or go home", eh?

[@margaretvogelsang4510]

I agree with their excellence but the Marine Band are no slouches.

[@angeluberto2091]

Loved the homage with vintage uniforms! Ah, what a day to be in Union Station!!! Thank you for posting!! “Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win”

[@maryp7735]

Outstanding. Talented people, God Bless

[@glenng7085]

Wow Just Great! How I wish I was there in person...what a treat for the shoppers...That Drummer was Tops , they were all Great 😃 Patriotic ... Holidays wishes ... Nostalgic Big band sound ... Swing dancer's .. Smiles on everyone's faces! GO AIR FORCE!

[@ignacebaert777]

Amazing how they make everyone happy, even over here in Belgium we’d like to be in that mood whole 2020 and all the years to come

[@stemmentor9700]

Awesome performance bless you all the retired vet is proud of ya

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed this performance, and thank you for your service!

[@g.l.hoisington7168]

I played this for my 99+ mother, she cried. She said, this brought back memories of good dance music with dad on New Years of 1939, 40 and 41. Dad left for the Army in 1942 and the sad lonely times begin for her until Dad returned in late 1945. They loved to listen to Guy Lombardo every New Years every year for the next 77 years together. I loved to watch them dance when they where younger. Happy News Years America. Thanks AF.

[@1943percy]

BEST FLASH MOB I HAVE EVER SEEN. WONDERFUL AND THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE ME AND WOMEN THAT PROTECT US EVERY DAY FOR OUR FREEDOMS.

[@Twister051]

Wasn't going to take the time to watch this but I'm GLAD I did! AWESOME! I'll gladly pay my tax dollars to support this kind of stuff. GO AIR FORCE and GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@TechTwerpII]

The band really looks "squared away" in their US Army Air Corps uniforms. Thanks USAF Band !!!!!

[@heru-deshet359]

+medford briggs Love the vintage uniforms. :)

[@nomadpi1]

+medford briggs --I wish the military would go back to those uniforms - as a class A; the "Austrian Green" (Modern Army Green it was called ) was crappy looking.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

very sharp indeed! that what i would called a very handsome officers!

[@margaretvogelsang4510]

congrats. you know that in WWII it was known as the Army Air Corps. My hubby was in the Air Evacuation Unit; never fired a gun, never rushed a fortified enemy, but he was our hero.

[@jason60chev]

@@margaretvogelsang4510 i think it changed to the Army Air Force in 1944.

[@Laudon1228]

I watch this every year since I first found it on KZbin. I love that, a little more than half way through, those strains of Moonlight Serenade. This is doubtless a tribute to big band leader Glenn Miller. During WWII he served in England as a US Army Air Forces band leader, entertaining troops there, especially at US military convalescent hospitals, attaining the rank of major. In December 15 1944, Major Miller boarded a plane to fly Paris in advance of his band. The plane disappeared over the English Channel.

[@GaliSinatra]

Swing yeah! Love the drummer and the dancers especially. You swing USAF band!

[@andruarok3439]

The first time i found this about two or three years ago i must have played it twenty times. To me, it never gets old!!!!

[@laurencecaille3720]

Un éblouissement et un instant d'émerveillement . Un retour aux années 50/60 ... Un bonheurb

[@klimott2]

Gorgeous!!! Great Jazz, Great voices and great dancers!!,

[@gloriaprice6794]

The AF and I were born the same day (Sep 18, 47), and I worked for the AF for most of my civil service career. So, I will just say I LOVE MY AIR FORCE!!! What a wonderful holiday presentation!!

[@lisarogier8839]

What an incredible job! I would have loved to see this live. Emotions are heart felt. God Bless the USAF and America!

[@murielorsborn3510]

Fabulous dancers I just love it and love all of you merry Christmas God Bless you all 🙏🇬🇧

[@Voncain]

I remember the USO clubs where these kinds of bands played to keep up moral. Glenn Miller joined and took his music all over Europe. Compared to all the other "fat" in military budgets, I'll take this any time! WONDERFUL!

[@mirabelledemetz]

C'est magnifique ! J'adore ! Bravo au USAF Band. MaryannG

[@brianclouse1084]

My dad, 15th Air Force vet from WWII, sends his thanks. Oh, and he played the trombone in his younger days!

[@Nedroj]

They took me back to the 40's and I was born in the late 60's, thats a big success in my mind. Bless you all and keep bringing me back. (: And i love that drumbeat and the upright bass, it,s like an music o'dourve teasing my ears whats going to come. And boy, did that dinner make me happy. Damn right it did :D

[@Laudon1228]

I’m among the first years of Gen-X, but was raised with a love of Big Band music. This makes me so many different kinds of happy I can’t even tell you. Bittersweet too, as I wish so much I could show this to my Grandma and my Mom and Dad. I hope that my playing the music they taught me to love brings them close. I just love the WWII era Army Air Corps uniforms. The featured singer reminds me so much of Kate Mulgrew! Guitarists: is that a Les Paul, and is he good? He sure looks like he’s into it!

[@peglegjim3124]

When all the Flashers are at the top of the holiday charts, and The United States Air Force says “Hold our beer. We’ve GOT this one!” This was the best 9 minutes of 2020. AMIRIGHT?!?!, 😆👍😆👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@paulpeck6076]

I would so love to go back to the 40's and hear this great music live.

[@annesampson8051]

Wonderful. See all the happy faces! GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@cullensmith1817]

My grandmother and her sisters sang for the USO during WWII around FT. Lee,VA.When I played this video for her,she not only loved it,but she said it reminded her of her days during the USO shows.So on behave of my grandmother,thank you for letting her re-live bygone memories with this video.

[@MyMamone]

wonderful music and wonderful building and wonderful veterans and musicians

[@davidtidmarsh5451]

Greetings from England. Brilliant performance.

[@christinaclaudio8104]

Outstanding performance,!!! I loved everthing about it.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@carolhill8097]

Love this kind of music! I remember when they sang and played this the first!!

[@ccshyork1]

Carol Hill b

[@dawnawest5440]

Wow! What a wonderful acknowledgement of Christmas...from years ago....the way we remember it! Loved the band, singers and dancers!

[@edfilipowicz4866]

The video was recorded in 2015.

[@gfranklane]

Wonderful arraignment and timing by all, what a treat and great tribute to those from "THE GREATEST GENERATION"

[@usma41artlab78]

+Frank Lane It was the worst of times and the best of times, now it's all worst.

[@christinaclaudio8104]

We should carry out this tradition every year!!! I enjoyed watching it.

[@el_aleman]

Awesome in every way...total class act !! ..thanks USAF ! ....and coming from an old soldier, why the the Army abandoned such a classic uniform that was easy to care for and looked so good I'll never know (at least the USN and USMC still has it right)

[@RANDALLBRIGGS]

The U.S. Army will soon be wearing a uniform based on the World War II uniform.

[@mljbsn1]

Woody, Tommy, Jimmy, and Artie would be so proud of the USAF Band. I watched my parents dance to Big band music for 45 years and love it more and more!

[@WImob420]

the drummer and that stand up bass .... wow.

[@lomagray]

How thankful I am for the service of those these musicians honor and for each service person serving since and NOW to save our FREEDOM!!! In these perilous times!! THANK YOU TO EACH SERVICE PERSON....past and present & future!

[@CrochetIsLife54]

I love big band music. ❤️ I was really puzzled by their uniforms until I realized that they were dressed up as WWII soldiers in the Army Air Corps. My dad served in the Pacific Theater in the AAC. It became the Air Force after the war.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks so much for your story and for your family's service. We love hearing stories of military families.

[@CrochetIsLife54]

@@TheUSAFBand My father’s service inspired both myself and my brother to also join the USAF. I only served for 5 years, but my brother retired after 20. I was enlisted (E5), brother was an officer, I think he was a Lt Col when he retired. He had something to do with rockets and getting the first round of GPS satellites in orbit - one of the cogs in the machine, but I was impressed. “Why, yes, my brother IS a rocket scientist!” 😄

[@ItalianProud1978]

You are the greatest Nation .... from Italy!!!!

[@geebee3563]

The greatest Nation? Probably. The most compassionate peace time military in the world? Yes; But, Such a peaceful branch of the US Military can bring upon it's enemy is devastating.

[@amandajoyce7478]

ItalianProud1978 i love your pizza and pasta. 🍕🍝

[@davidbethke5463]

Thank you!

[@rexcraigo]

Not even close. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2Wcf4Kvf52ZhKM

[@meninthemaking]

Hi Italy. I'm 1\4 Italian... actually Sicilian. I hope to visit one day. Greetings and Merry Christmas from the U.S.A. 😀

[@RijackiTorment]

Perfect! From the Army Air Corps uniforms to the dancers, everything had just the right sound and look. Thank you!

[@johncurcio431]

Great! We need more like this to bring us all together!

[@gloriamatye7194]

Beautiful performance. Dancing and music both were excellent. Enjoyed it.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hughn1]

As it can be remembered, the original US Air Force band was directed by the famous band leader Major Glen Miller who disappeared over the English Channel during WWII. The new Glen Miller Air Force Band came marching-in one unforgettable evening when I was a new Airman at Keesler Air Force back in the mid-50’s. The Base Commander led the march in front of the band with flags flowing and the band following him into Arnold Hall for the most sentimental musical concert I ever attended. We still had a lot of WWII veterans in active service, including the Base Commander and the whole evening turned into a tearjerker!!! Unforgettable to see so many people that sacrificed so much to keep us free, in one building.

[@jorgehueck7891]

the best of all times

[@edfilipowicz4866]

The "original" band was the US Army Air Corp band, not the US Air Force band.

[@BlueBirdsSong]

Excellent!!!!! Loved every minute of this…going to watch it again. Thank you so much 💫✨

[@43mrssimba]

Fabulous Performance! Amazing Christmas music arrangements.Bravo!

[@JamesSusanka]

That Rocks! Fricken Awesome!! Great Job!

[@Laudon1228]

Am I the only one crying happy tears remembering parents and grandparents who would have loved this even more than I do?

[@TEAMERICA96]

You are not the only one. My dad served in the Navy in the Pacific and I was in Vietnam when he died in an airplane accident in California. After the war, he formed his own dance band and played at the American Legions and VFWs keeping this music alive. He was 46 when he died, I'm 70 now. So many years gone by.

[@Laudon1228]

@@TEAMERICA96 I’m so sorry you lost your Dad so young. Thank you very much for your service. Welcome home.

[@carolpearson6179]

Watching this makes me want to put up a Christmas tree. Great!!!!

[@Barbara6595]

Great jazz. Great band.great chorus. Great music.

[@fassstEddie]

My cousin would have loved this. RIP Eddie Ramirez, Weslaco, Texas. USAF Ret. 20 years U.S. Air Force Band Elmendorf, AFB Alaska.

[@margaretlamark2252]

Absolutely beautiful. I will be glad when this can be played is public again without masks.

[@batfang5583]

Wonderful. I have tears. Not only great musicians but defending our rights to have such things. I thank you all for your performance and for your service.

[@truthbetoldagain]

I saw proficient reincarnations of Gene Krupa, Bobby Haggart, Davey Barbour, the spectacular Helen Forrest, The Modernaires, Tony Pastor, Charlie Barnet, Tommy Dorsey, and the beautiful strings of Artie Shaw. And all with great 1940's dancing !

[@bradagee1322]

Add Glenn Miller to the list as well! 👌🏻 :P

[@theresapday5475]

+Brad Agee Brad Agee.... You are SO RIGHT... in fact, Colonel Lang actually plays the trombone, and sometimes performs with the band as he is a dead ringer for Glenn Miller!

[@bradagee1322]

+Theresa P Day, That's awesome. I think their arranger is amazing. Snuck some pieces of moonlight serenade in for example

[@gandalfcandaza]

I am really enthralled with this christmas music video by the USAF Band. Long live America and I say, "jazz is alive!"

[@kathleenburnsgriggs5717]

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Thank you, USAF Band!!!

[@margaretvogelsang4510]

Amen, amen, amen.

[@MsSoundguy]

This has become one of my music traditions. Thank you all for your service...and for your music.

[@dennisp3314]

Why exactly does every last friggin' thing online have to Devolve into insults,hate and Political Statements? These people gave a super Performance. Couldn't care less who or what you believe in. Compliment the BAND.

[@el_aleman]

here here ! let's keep politics out of it !! this band is awesome ! they're just doing their duty (and doing it well)

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

hear..hear! and this comes from a person live in the country that againts US and allies in WW2. shut up and enjoys the music! bravo USAF orchestra! salute from SEA

[@buddydearent5971]

Can Trump and Trey Gowdy return that same spirit and trust to Americans?

[@randomeastasian347]

Buddy Dearent XD stfu

[@kimjong-un1136]

With respect, I haven't seen any comment of this nature on here... until you brought it to my attention. Thanks for ruining the video.

[@lithigin]

Beautiful. So beautiful! Thank you for the gift of uplifting music.

[@cdn6uldv8]

Spectacular! I only wish that I could have been there to see it live.

[@heru-deshet359]

How could I have missed this? It would have been wonderful to see it live. My grandfather would have loved to have seen this were he alive today. Great music from truly the Greatest Generation.

[@jeffreid5807]

This Expierence is worth missing your train.

[@reneeschuster8936]

Excelente

[@mikeberger8404]

WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOW --GO AIR FORCE & All Military --Our Daughter Michelle & Son Randy both were in the Air Force.

[@seancotten8450]

I may give the Air Force a lot of flak since I was Army (Inter-service rivalry is practically standard), but I would have loved to have been there to watch this. Thank you for the smile today!

[@beverlywhite1373]

Absolutely Fabulous. Aren't we lucky to have these fine talented people representing our military and our country. God Bless America !!!!

[@AdamBorseti]

Nailed it! That vintage 40's Big-Band swing feel and all...... brings me right back to the bar after earning my jump wings in the 101st Airborne. Though I'm 25, and didn't do anything like that..... it's the music...... you know, it brings you places.

[@MsSoundguy]

+Adam Borseti Music has a way of doing that, doesn't it? It's why I love it.

[@RobertSilvestri86]

+Adam Borseti Some would call that an "old soul". Nothing wrong with that. Could not have expressed it better myself.

[@prettylilmiss7109]

it reminds of what my grandma's stories before her brothers and her life's were before the War

[@michaelotway4199]

lol

[@luciewang2846]

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[@AlucardPeach]

I miss when my daddy was in the Air Force Band and getting to go to all the shows, and be backstage listening to everyone warming up.... Great memories!

[@FiveByDesign1]

I take it this was live. Whoever did sound for this was marvelous. Looks like a very live rooms with direct miss. Someone tell me who this was and how it was done... equipment etc. Marvelous let's here it for the USAF!!

[@alwilliam3379]

+Alton Accola Just like how they record live concerts or live albums and shows. Microphones all over. Singers got their individual microphones as well as most of the individual instruments. At 1:41 you see the oboist with the microphone wire hanging from his oboe and a transmitter at his belt. The double bass player and the guitarist attached wires to their instruments before they started. The brass section were literally dragging their microphone stands, violins are equipped with remote mics as well, and so forth. At 4:44 you see a guy on the far right sitting down in front of his computer controlling the sound for the sound box. Some mics are so small these days you can hardly see them. The wires and transmitters are usually concealed on their clothing. You'll be surprised when you go to a live broadway show and learn that the actors/singers mics are attached to a strand of their hair and you wont notice it unless you stand right in front of them and look for it.

[@sallysample2468]

Having been around all through WW2 this is a great memory of times past! the camerasFLASHING BRING IT UP TO DATE! BLESS YOU ALL ! wonderful musicianship!! Thankyou so much!

[@EnriqueGonzalez-rm2wh]

Thank you so much i needed this great video to lightin my sprits.....God bless you all happy holiday....

[@barbararey4337]

Excellent! God bless them. I'm sharing this with everyone I know. :) Thank you very much!

[@jochavezbackster4544]

Love it! Thanx to all our people in uniform who serve our Country!

[@kathyballard3803]

So joyful. Brings back memories of watching my parents dance to their Glenn Miller album on our "hi-fi". Thanks for sharing.

[@Marvin24607]

Salute the USAF Band WWII for a grand performance of Jingle Bells culminating in Auld Lang Syne . The resounding applause by the audience says it all. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to one & all. God Bless.

[@william.hodges.9445]

I have just shared this with my Veterans Corner Radio podcast audience, telling them to find it and play it. I have also shared it with my 5000 friends on Facebook along with every veterans group to which I belong. This is great

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@mikegehre570]

Outstanding! Standing ovation to all of you!!

[@raginbakin1430]

I think that was the best flash mob I've ever seen. I got some major chills from listening to that.

[@sjtom57]

Whenever I see something like this I think there may be hope for the human race after all. Merry Christmas.

[@deenamacdonald1262]

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[@clementchamard3267]

sjtom57

[@rexcraigo]

How? By going back to the 40s? Hardly.

[@stevemitz4740]

sjtom57: Sadly I had the opposite feeling. Did you or anyone hear any non P.C. words like, GOD? or CHRISTMAS? In this taxpayer funded, Air Force's [de-tribute] to strip God, Christ, Baby Jesus from HIS birthday, so as to promotes Satan's happy snowy, winter solstice celebration, in this once Creator inspired nation? No wonder most folks are going to Hell for Eternity on completion of this short, boot camp [like] training life. It's so sad.

[@emelieblomstedt]

Until you see all the phones. Why don't they just enjoy the moment?

[@bobharlan9870]

Wish I was there !! Great job everyone!!

[@lauramarsh6114]

This made my Christmas Season! God Bless the wonderful people who did this! Thank You. Merry Christmas!!!

[@Suryolinda]

Love this. The gentle, kind joy is contagious! What great musicians, singers and dancers Too! Thank you!

[@colleendykema2965]

Spectacular and so uplifting, thank you!

[@anitawalker4825]

Colleen Dykema /

[@donpynecpa4523]

This reminds me of my Mom & Dad who loved music & dancing.

[@georgeherring7370]

You are a great credit to all service musicians!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@deepuls545]

Oh WOW! Must watch and listen! These folks are musical gold. Just awesome!!!!

[@brigittechristophe2486]

Hi I'm French from Paris. It's really amazing and I really enjoyed this moment. Thanks very much. Hope they will come in France so I will be able to see them. Merry Christmas to all of you and take care ❤️

[@Laudon1228]

So cool! And how perfect in their WWII Army Air Corps uniforms!

[@1969cmp]

Bless you, our American allies. Have a blessed Christmas and a happy new year.

[@bulldog03leatherneck91]

Not Christmas 2020. But be nice if we could all rejoice Christmas and Peace be to Earth for All Man Kind. Thank you USAF.