Music for morale

A guitarist in the band RedBall tunes his instrument at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. RedBall plays a variety of music at base functions, including commander’s calls, outdoor events and parties like their next performance, which is scheduled to be at the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Christmas party. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

The drummer for RedBall quickly strikes his drum kit using dual peddles during band practice at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. The band began as a way for its members to raise the morale of their fellow Airmen by combining their musical talents and performing at a variety of base functions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

Staff Sgt. Ian Hyzer, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, tunes his bass guitar as Senior Airman John Hoekstre, 5th Munitions Squadron custody account manager, checks tabs during band practice at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. Hyzer and Hoekstre both play bass guitar for the band RedBall and have been performing with the group at various base functions for two months and one year respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

Members of the band RedBall practice a new set list in the 5th Munitions Squadron’s “Tundra” room at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. RedBall’s next performance is scheduled to be at the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Christmas party this December. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

Airman 1st Class Slate Garner, 705th Munitions Squadron missile maintenance technician, sings through a new set list during band practice at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. Garner has been singing for the band RedBall for more than four months as a way to contribute to the bands efforts to raise the morale of Airmen through the use of their musical talents at various base events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

Airman 1st Class Benjamin Haun, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team member, cheers on his band mates during practice at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. Haun has served as the drummer for the band RedBall since May 2012 and is currently acting as the band leader and main point of contact for events and performances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

A set of assorted drumsticks lie in their case during one of RedBall’s band practice sessions at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 9. The band began as a way for its members to raise the morale of their fellow Airmen by combining their musical talents and performing at a variety of base functions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Music for morale

Published Nov. 21, 2013
By Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the band RedBall practiced a new set list in the 5th Munitions Squadron's "Tundra" room at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., 2013. The band started as a way for Airmen to come together and raise morale by combining their musical talents and performing at a variety of base functions. RedBall's next performance is scheduled to be at the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Christmas party this December.