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NEWS | Sept. 19, 2025

USAF Band, Honor Guard honor 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

By Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen 11th Wing

The U.S. Air Force Band performs the national anthem during an 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sep. 15, 2025. Members of the Royal Air Force and USAF held an unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the Battle of Britain which lasted from July 10 to Oct. 31, 1940, during World War II. The Band honors, inspires and connects with communities all over the world, reaching over six million listeners at over five thousand live and televised performances each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)