Master Sgt. Andrew Axelrad, U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note alto saxophonist, stands on stage with friends and family at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville, Ill., Sept. 2, 2016. Axelrad’s family and friends had the opportunity to watch him and the Airmen of Note perform. Due to his plans to retire in February after 24 years of service, this is the last performance he will play in the Chicago area with the Airmen of Note. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)