USAF Heritage of America Band

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Last week, the Heritage of America Band said goodbye to one of its’s most integral members, Chief Master Sergeant Lisa D...
08/31/2026

Last week, the Heritage of America Band said goodbye to one of its’s most integral members, Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Drefke!

Chief Drefke has served with the HOAB family since 2019, and worked as the Superintendent and Senior Enlisted Leader for the group before additionally serving in that role at the Heartland of America Band in 2025, the same place she began her career in 2000.

She has provided her musical talents to the Air Force as a trombonist, additionally acting as a euphonium player and a vocalist throughout her 25 years in service (so far!). If you didn’t see her in one of our outreach performances, she was likely one of the members who made that performance possible.

🎶 Heritage Winds performed in Poquoson, filling the City Hall Council Chambers with liberating lullabies and energetic e...
08/12/2026

🎶 Heritage Winds performed in Poquoson, filling the City Hall Council Chambers with liberating lullabies and energetic excerpts 🎶

On Monday, we had the opportunity to help kick off the final week of the Poquoson summer reading program, connecting with local students and families and sharing stories with our community!

📸 SrA Johnson

Heritage Brass metaphorically took to the skies and supported Shaw Air Force Base in a vital AFCENT Change of Command ce...
08/07/2026

Heritage Brass metaphorically took to the skies and supported Shaw Air Force Base in a vital AFCENT Change of Command ceremony, transitioning in Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica. This ceremony was presided over by the Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Adrian Spain.

AFCENT, acting as the Air Component for CENTCOM, is responsible for all air operations, partnerships, and readiness in the Middle East and Central Asia. To read more about these vital operations, see the AFCENT Public Affairs article linked in our story!

“Everyone loves music, everyone speaks and understands music.”Full Spectrum represented the Heritage of America Band las...
07/28/2026

“Everyone loves music, everyone speaks and understands music.”

Full Spectrum represented the Heritage of America Band last month at the Barefoot Country Music Fest, aiding the 360th Recruiting Group in outreach and communication in Wildwood, NJ. Not only do opportunities like the music fest provide community engagement, but they are also crucial for the recruiting efforts across the military. As always, we are honored to share the vast and multi-capable range of what our Airmen across the force can provide to strategic communication, and the impact and message that music carries in strengthening relationships far beyond what words alone will ever be capable of.

Full Spectrum also met with Senior Airman Roman Bereguta, one of the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025 and a U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School cadet-candidate, pictured above.

To learn more about this event and the augmentation provided by the bands and their capabilities, read from the publication from TSgt Michael Washburn of the Air Force Accessions Center, which you can find in the link provided in our story!

🎺 Heritage Brass opened for the Yesterday, our brass quintet (+percussionist) performed the National Anthem at Citi Fie...
07/09/2026

🎺 Heritage Brass opened for the

Yesterday, our brass quintet (+percussionist) performed the National Anthem at Citi Field, setting up the Mets to fly to victory against the Kansas City Royals 6-2. This came during a busy season- immediately after returning from a Concert Band tour, operations flew our members back to the North East to continue fostering connections with our friends in New York. We can't root for anyone, but if we could, we'd cheer for airpower!

Pictured (L-R)- SSgt Kocan, TSgt Bean, A1C Hall, TSgt Cull, SSgt Owen, TSgt Hyde

07/04/2026

✈ 250 years ✈

Thank you for connecting with us!

We've been so incredibly honored to meet so many from our extended communities in the NorthEast, and to engage with all of you in so many fantastic ways! You've been sharing your encounters with the band, and a great way to continue to do that is by tagging our social media page in your own posts!

Summer may be beginning, but we're well into planning for our fall and winter touring season. Keep up with our content to find out when we'll be near you for our free performances- whether it's:

Dancing to Full Spectrum 🎸
Catching Heritage Brass 🎺
Mingling around Rhythm in Blue 🎼

The Heritage of America Band has so much to share with you this year. Thank you for celebrating this very important milestone in America's history with us, and we can't wait to see you again!

07/04/2026

✈ 250 years ✈

🇺🇸 On July 4th, we recognize a day of unity, but we also honor the service of the military members who have continuously served to provide the freedom widely celebrated on Independence Day. We were welcomed by a fantastic turnout, augmenting a parade supporting the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Longmeadow, MA- spanning just over 2 miles- and joined by our sister service branches and veterans from around the country.

This parade comes after a week long tour, culminating in a final performance at the 275th anniversary celebration of the town of New Braintree, MA, where the Heritage of America Band will be holding a 3:00 PM downbeat. We hope to see you tthere, and we thank you for joining us in honoring 250 years of dedicated military service!

✈ 250 years ✈This week, we'll be sharing the many different ways that the Heritage of America Band has been honoring the...
07/04/2026

✈ 250 years ✈

This week, we'll be sharing the many different ways that the Heritage of America Band has been honoring the service that has lead to 250 years of independence. Master Sergeant Craig Larimer speaks on the role of the Air Force Bands, and the powerful impact that music provides in augmenting the capabilities of the United States Military.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmUbJbOHE-Q

06/30/2026

TIME CHANGE!! Stars in the Sky is now scheduled for 7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. due to severe heat. Rock out during a free concert from USAF Heritage of America Band Full Spectrum at Victory Landing Park this Saturday, July 4 during Stars in the Sky. Join us in celebrating America's 250th birthday! Fun activities for the entire family, additional musical entertainment from DJ Sony Da Goat, food trucks, strolling magician, patriotic characters, photo ops and SO much more. The night ends with a breathtaking fireworks display at 9.

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕕 7:00–9:15 PM
🎸Full Spectrum Band from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks at 9:00 PM
📍 Victory Landing Park
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For more information, visit https://nnparksandrec.org/event/stars-in-the-sky-july-4th/

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We’re welcoming some friends from our sister band for our July 4th tour!
06/25/2026

We’re welcoming some friends from our sister band for our July 4th tour!

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