The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring hearts and minds, building and sustaining American patriotism, and enhancing esprit de corps in the United States Air Force. It was one of the original Army Air Corps bands, created by order of the Secretary of War on 1 October 1941 and assigned to Barksdale Field, Louisiana. In June 1946, after a short stay at Brooks Field, Texas, the band arrived at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, its current home. For over half a century, the band has represented the Air Force with musical and military distinction. The Heritage of America Band has performed ceremonies for US presidents and foreign heads of state, including the Queen of England and the president of France. Using today’s technology, the band reaches a worldwide audience through its website, social media and audio recordings. Additionally, the band travels more than 30,000 miles to perform hundreds of concerts for listeners across a six-state region from Pennsylvania to South Carolina.