Band of the Golden West performs with Latvian National Guard Orchestra in Southern California
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marvin Calderon, Band of the Golden West regional bandsman, vocalist, performs in Glendale, California, Nov. 21, 2025. One of the cornerstone ensembles of the BOTGW, the mission of Travis Brass is to harness musical excellence to honor our nation and those who have served, inspire patriotism and resilience in our Airmen, Guardians, and nations’ citizens, and connect the Air Force with the American public and community partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)