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U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West [email protected] Publicity Representative, Travis Brass P: 707-424-0245 www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2019 ***MEDIA RELEASE*** US Air Force Band of the Golden West “Travis Brass” in Las Vegas The US Air Force Band of the Golden West, presents a FREE concert in Las Vegas, Nevada by Travis Brass. This family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place in April at the following location: April 17th, 7:30 P.M. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154 Tickets are required and can be reserved online at https://travisbrassunlv.eventbrite.com. The Travis Brass is part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, California. Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, and a tuba, the Travis Brass performs for a wide variety of musical events such as military ceremonies, patriotic shows, veteran appreciation events, and formal concerts. Additionally, the Travis Brass has a variety of educational programs that cover a broad range- young children’s concerts, combined concerts and masterclasses for high school students, and intensive coaching sessions for collegiate undergraduate and graduate students. The small size and logistical footprint combined with versatile, exciting, and engaging programming make the Travis Brass a great choice for any event or audience. For more information on Travis Brass, visit the Appearances page on the USAF Band of the Golden West website: http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events/index.asp About Air Mobility Command Air Mobility Command was activated June 1, 1992, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is one of 10 major Air Force commands. AMC is comprised of a Total Force effort to execute Rapid Global Mobility and enable Global Reach – the ability to respond anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. This is accomplished through AMC’s four core mission areas – Airlift, Air Refueling, Air Mobility Support and Aeromedical Evacuation. AMC also provides support to the nuclear enterprise. Airlift provides the capability to deploy U.S. armed forces anywhere in the world within hours and help sustain them in a conflict. AMC also supports presidential and senior leader airlift. Air Refuelers are the backbone of Global Reach, increasing coalition and U.S. aircraft’s range mid-air. Aeromedical evacuation ensures the wounded warriors get the care they deserve and today have sustained the survival rate of 97 percent. In addition to enabling the force to respond to an enemy attack and sustain operations, Rapid Global Mobility brings humanitarian supplies and assistance to those in need who may live in austere locations. For more information go to www.amc.af.mil. About Travis Air Force Base: Travis is comprised of our host unit, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, along with the 621st Contingency Response Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing and more than 50 partner organizations, with more than 26,000 Travis active duty, reservists and civilian employees assigned. The 60th Air Mobility Wing is the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force with a versatile fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III cargo and KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft. As the host unit of Travis Air Force Base, the wing controls more than $11 billion in total resources and handles more cargo and passengers than any other military air terminal in the United States. Travis is the West Coast terminal for aeromedical evacuation aircraft returning sick or injured patients from the Pacific area. For more information, go to www.travis.af.mil. About the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is dedicated to engaging communities and building partnerships, telling the Air Force story, honoring military heritage, enhancing morale for uniformed service members, and recruiting the finest Americans to serve in the United States Air Force. The Band of the Golden West is proud to represent the excellence of Air Mobility Command and the 680,000 Airmen in over 130 career fields serving around the world, protecting our freedoms and delivering hope to those in need. This concert is our way of saying thank you for your continued support to the men and women of the Armed Forces, at home and abroad. For more information, go to http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events/index.asp or http://www.facebook.com/bandofthegoldenwest. .