Airmen make the grade Published March 28, 2007 By Tech. Sgt. Szu-Moy Ruiz AFN Incirlik INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe band's Clarinet Quartet made the grade at Incirlik High School with their performance for the Music in Schools program , but it was their teaching that really scored them high points with the students. Senior and clarinet player, Rachel Rinehart, explained that the quartet's music was not only inspirational, but gave her a goal to work towards. "It was really cool to see the men and women pursuing not only their love of music but their love of country together," she said. Senior Airman Greg Gallant, band member, explained that music really helps kids. "It's a learning tool and an outlet. A chance to escape," he said. Being a musician in the Air Force has helped Airman Gallant in more ways than one. "The Air Force is a stable job," he said. "You don't have to worry about an orchestra folding because of monetary constraints." The Air Force has given Airman Gallant professional training that he wouldn't receive on the outside as well as some awesome perks and benefits. Senior Master Sgt. Alison Christofoli, the regional band superintendent, says the band supports the troops downrange with ceremonial marching bands and various rock bands that deploy. "We get to support the U.S. by playing music," she said. "Not everyone who joins the Air Force gets to do the one thing that they love doing."