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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tedd C. Baker, tenor saxophonist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, smiles with his father, Wayne Baker, after playing in the band’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Not a musician himself, Wayne joked he funded his son’s expensive musical start. Baker has played on multiple Air Force recordings in his nearly 25 years with the group and can be heard on critically acclaimed commercial records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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Airmen of Note notate 75th anniversary

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tedd C. Baker, tenor saxophonist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, smiles with his father, Wayne Baker, after playing in the band’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Not a musician himself, Wayne joked he funded his son’s expensive musical start. Baker has played on multiple Air Force recordings in his nearly 25 years with the group and can be heard on critically acclaimed commercial records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lucas A. Brandon, a trumpet player for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays the flugelhorn during their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Band members frequently switched instruments to maintain maximum capabilities for the small team, embracing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. Trumpet players in jazz groups typically double on flugelhorn for a smoother sound, while saxophonists may play up to seven instruments within the woodwind family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lucas A. Brandon, a trumpet player for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays the flugelhorn during their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Band members frequently switched instruments to maintain maximum capabilities for the small team, embracing the Mission Ready Airmen concept. Trumpet players in jazz groups typically double on flugelhorn for a smoother sound, while saxophonists may play up to seven instruments within the woodwind family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note perform a sold-out concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. The ensemble continued its legacy during the concert by honoring veterans, inspiring the audience, and connecting with the community through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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Members of the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note perform a sold-out concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. The ensemble continued its legacy during the concert by honoring veterans, inspiring the audience, and connecting with the community through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clara Campbell, vocalist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, takes a bow during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. The ensemble continued its legacy during the concert by honoring veterans, inspiring the audience, and connecting with the community through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clara Campbell, vocalist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, takes a bow during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. The ensemble continued its legacy during the concert by honoring veterans, inspiring the audience, and connecting with the community through music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note perform their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Established in 1950, the group has direct historical lineage to The U.S. Army Air Corps Band led by U.S. Army Maj. Glenn Miller during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note perform their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Established in 1950, the group has direct historical lineage to The U.S. Army Air Corps Band led by U.S. Army Maj. Glenn Miller during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note saxophone section plays during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 band alumni and 1,000 audience members attended the concert in celebration of the ensemble’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note saxophone section plays during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 band alumni and 1,000 audience members attended the concert in celebration of the ensemble’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Ebersole, baritone saxophonist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays a solo during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 alumni of the band attended to celebrate their heritage with approximately 1,000 audience members in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Ebersole, baritone saxophonist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays a solo during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 alumni of the band attended to celebrate their heritage with approximately 1,000 audience members in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Ziemba, pianist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays the piano during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 band alumni and 1,000 audience members attended the concert in celebration of the ensemble’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Ziemba, pianist for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays the piano during the group’s 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. More than 20 band alumni and 1,000 audience members attended the concert in celebration of the ensemble’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note play the national anthem at their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Established in 1950 as the Air Force’s premier jazz band, the group has direct historical lineage to The U.S. Army Air Corps Band led by U.S. Army Maj. Glenn Miller during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note play the national anthem at their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Established in 1950 as the Air Force’s premier jazz band, the group has direct historical lineage to The U.S. Army Air Corps Band led by U.S. Army Maj. Glenn Miller during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note perform their 75th anniversary concert in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 26, 2025. Established in 1950, the group has direct historical lineage to The U.S. Army Air Corps Band led by U.S. Army Maj. Glenn Miller during WWII. The ensemble continued its legacy during the concert by honoring veterans, inspiring the audience, and connecting with the community through music. More than 20 band alumni and 1,000 audience members attended the concert in celebration of the ensemble’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

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