Rocking Yountville

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., performs for a packed house at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Santa visits Yountville

Santa Claus makes an appearance during the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West's performance at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Holiday cheer in Yountville

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephanie Allen, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West vocalist, sings during her performance at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The concert was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Bringing cheer to veterans

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melissa Rocha, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West flutist, performs during a holiday concert at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows in six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Bringing holiday cheer to veterans

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rafael Toro-Quinones, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West commander, conducts the band during a performance at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows in six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Veterans show their pride

A member of the audience salutes during the playing of the Air Force Song as the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., performs at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Holiday Performance

Wayne Vanlui, a French horn player with the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., performs during a concert at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The performance was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Holiday Concert Series

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rafael Toro-Quinones, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West commander, conducts the band during a performance at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The concert was part of the band’s annual holiday concert series. This year the band performed six shows over six days at five venues entertaining more than 10,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

BOGW brings cheer to Yountville

Published Dec. 12, 2016
By Lou Briscese
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs