555th af band

The 555th Air Force Band, also known as the "Band of the Golden West," was an Air National Guard band unit that served under the California Air National Guard. Activated in 1941, the band provided musical support for military and civilian functions, ceremonies, and community outreach events throughout its long history. The 555th performed across the United States and internationally, boosting morale and representing the U.S. Air Force in both wartime and peacetime. Following decades of distinguished service, the band was inactivated in 2013 as part of Air Force restructuring efforts.