“Songs of Friendship: An Evening of Music from Ukraine”
From left to right, Colonel Maksym Husak, director and conductor of the National Presidential Orchestra of Ukraine, Serhii Hurets, Pavlo Gintov, Technical Sgt. Vander Does, Chief Master Sgt. Tchekan, Col. Don Schofield, commander and conductor of The U.S Air Force Band, and The U.S. Air Force Band receive a standing ovation by the to-capacity audience at the “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 Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Moats)