By / Published December 18, 2012
The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants sing to Santa Claus during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Twenty professional Airmen vocalists comprise the Singing Sergeants official chorus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar pose with U.S. Air Force Band Commander Col. Larry Lang, U.S. Air Force Band members, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and elves after the U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Pagnard, U.S. Air Force Band member, reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. The concert was free of charge and open to the general public. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, conducts a musical selection during the U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. This year's theme offered holiday music inspired by the "Spirit of the Season." (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Paige, U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeant, sings "Ave Marie" during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. The bands' mission is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and positively impact the global community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Air Force District of Washington commander, smiles after being introduced during the U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2012. This year’s theme offered holiday music and songs inspired by the "Spirit of the Season." (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)