U.S. Air Force Col Michaell Willen, U.S. Air Force Academy band commander, leads the USAFA band during a performance at Mount Rushmore, S.D., July 3, 2025. The USAFA band visited Mount Rushmore as part of a “America the Beautiful” tour celebrating the 4th of July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)