On October 13th, on the eve of Defenders Day of Ukraine we will honor Ukraine’s armed forces and all who dedicate themselves to fighting for Ukraine’s liberty and peaceful future. Please join us for a celebration of the resilience and strength of Ukraine’s defenders with a virtual concert and Q&A featuring The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band. We’ll be talking with the USAFE Airmen about their experience working with the Ukrainian armed forces, how common values unite allies across cultures, what Ukrainian music inspires them and answering your questions through an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) format!
We’ll be streaming this session to the America House Kyiv Youtube Page and U.S Embassy Kyiv’s Youtube Page on October 13th at 6:00 PM. Join us and feel free to ask any questions you have.
Since 1943, The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band has been on the forefront of US nation’s efforts to support freedom and democratic ideals throughout the continents of Europe and Africa. The USAFE Band is comprised of 49 active-duty Air Force musicians, committed to fortifying alliances and expanding partnerships, invigorating resiliency of Airmen and their families, and fostering trust and friendship between the United States and diverse populations across the European and African continents.
USAFE has toured Ukraine several times, performing and giving masterclasses in many Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya. They have also performed together with the Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra and collaborated with the Ukrainian countertenor extraordinaire Yuriy Minenko.
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