“Songs of Friendship: An Evening of Music from Ukraine”
Colonel Maksym Husak, center, director and conductor of the National Presidential Orchestra of Ukraine, and Serhii Hurets, left, present a Ukrainian flag to Colonel Don Schofield, commander and conductor of The U.S Air Force Band during “Songs of Friendship: An Evening of Music from Ukraine” at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. This historic concert recognized the resilience and heroism of the Ukrainian people, reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support and commitment to the NATO Alliance and security, and demonstrated - through music - the great potential for interoperability between the United States and Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Aaron Moats)