Airmen of Note to perform

Dick Benoit

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 | 9:15 a.m.

The Air Force premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, will perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 23 in Artemus Ham Hall on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The performance is free and open to the public.

Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band, the Airmen of Note is one of today's few touring big bands. It has attracted 18 of the finest musicians in the country. As a result, it has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands of its kind in the world.

Twice yearly, the "Note" travels throughout the country, spreading its big band sound to communities from coast to coast. The Airmen of Note also has an extensive record of international performing with appearances in five South American countries, eight European countries and Japan. The "Note" also appears regularly at the world's most famous jazz festivals.

Although the concert is free, tickets will be needed for the UNLV performance and may be picked up at the Performing Arts Center box office. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The box office may be reached by calling 895-ARTS (2787).

F-22 squadron leader

Lt. Col. Jeff Harrigan, a career Air Force pilot who now calls Henderson home, recently assumed command of what will be the first F/A-22 fighter squadron in the world at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. As commander of the 43rd Fighter Squadron, Harrigan will be responsible for the training of all Air Force F/A-22 pilots, ensuring they are prepared to fight and win America's wars.

Currently in development and production stages, the F/A-22 Raptor will be the Air Force's premiere fighter, serving as a multi-role aircraft, designed to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. The first F-/A 22s assigned to the 43rd FS are scheduled to arrive at Tyndall some time in spring 2003.

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