Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

The Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet performs for international students at Ankara Elementary/High School in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft members conducted musical master classes and performances for over 100 Ankara Elementary/High School students, representing more than 30 countries. As a tenant of the 717th Air Base Squadron and Department of Defense Education Activity school, Ankara Elementary/High School supports DOD, U.S. Department of State and international diplomatic corps families. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

The Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet performs for Hacettepe University State Conservatory students in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft held nine interactive music sessions with 30 conservatory students specializing in woodwind and cooper wind musical performance. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

Hacettepe University State Conservatory students perform for the Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft held nine interactive music sessions with 30 conservatory students specializing in woodwind and cooper wind musical performance. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander, conducts international students at Ankara Elementary/High School in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft members conducted musical master classes and performances for over 100 Ankara Elementary/High School students, representing more than 30 countries. As a tenant of the 717th Air Base Squadron and Department of Defense Education Activity school, Ankara Elementary/High School supports DOD, U.S. Department of State and international diplomatic corps families. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Louis Kim, a clarinetist for the Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet, mentors international students at Ankara Elementary/High School in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft members conducted musical master classes and performances for over 100 Ankara Elementary/High School students, representing more than 30 countries. As a tenant of the 717th Air Base Squadron and Department of Defense Education Activity school, Ankara Elementary/High School supports DOD, U.S. Department of State and international diplomatic corps families. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

International students at Ankara Elementary/High School practice with the Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft members conducted musical master classes and performances for over 100 Ankara Elementary/High School students, representing more than 30 countries. As a tenant of the 717th Air Base Squadron and Department of Defense Education Activity school, Ankara Elementary/High School supports DOD, U.S. Department of State and international diplomatic corps families. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

The Winds Aloft U.S. Air Forces in Europe Woodwind Quintet performs with Hacettepe University State Conservatory students in Ankara, Turkey, March 18, 2022. Winds Aloft held nine interactive music sessions with 30 conservatory students specializing in woodwind and cooper wind musical performance. Winds Aloft traveled to several cities and military installations in Turkey March 16-27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO and showcase the U.S. commitment to NATO allies as well as security and peace in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

Winds Aloft USAFE Woodwind Quintet engages with Ankara community members, furthers NATO Alliance

Published April 1, 2022