The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest traces its history to October, 1941, with the formation of the 62nd Army Air Force Band in Augusta, Georgia.
The band is composed of citizen-airmen whose civilian occupations range from professional musicians and music educators to computer programmers, accountants, engineers, and law enforcement officers.
Under the command of Major Eric Patterson, band members meet two days a month to rehearse and perform. They also participate in an annual two-week summer tour. During the annual tour, the band functions as an active-duty band, rehearsing, traveling, and performing. Past tours have included performances in Alaska, Australia, British Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, New York, Florida, and throughout the state of California.
As musical ambassador, the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest is proud to represent the State of California, the Air National Guard, and the United States Air Force.
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About the Band 
Air National Guard Bands are the active duty band's counterparts in the Air National Guard. ANG musicians are part-time guard members with full-time civilian careers. They rehearse and perform one weekend a month and perform an annual concert tour. ANG bands are a perfect opportunity for musicians who wish to serve their country on a part-time basis. 