Soothing Souls

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing sing to patients at the Role Three Hospital May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During this visit, the band would play music for wounded warriors who are recovering after combat and non-combat related injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)

Who doesn't like The Beatles?

Airman 1st Class Lee Heerspink, a guitarist and vocalist with the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Nightwing, sings The Beatles number one hit song, Come Together, May 3, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. The band played for more than 1,000 U.S. and Coalition Forces members during this show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)

Behind the head keytar playing

Senior Airman Ryan Rager, a member of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, plays his keytar behind his head during a concert May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During their shows, Nightwing tries hard to provide entertainment for the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)

I need more 'Cowbell'

From left, Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook records Airman 1st Class Lauren Narduzzi playing the cowbell as Master Sgt. Alison Schier cheers her on May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During Nightwing’s concerts, they often perform Saturday Night Live’s skit -- 'Cowbell', handing out several cowbells to audience members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)

Catching some sleep

From close to far, Airmen 1st Class Ryan Persaud and Lee Heerspink, members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing, try to catch up on a few minutes of sleep May 2, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. While on the road, the band often plays late into the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)

Taking in the view at the "Boardwalk"

Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Nightwing hang out at the "Boardwalk" May 1, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The band played for nearly 2,000 people in their three nights here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Salanitri/Released)