Glenn Miller and the Aviation Cadet Orchestra

Famed band leader Glenn Miller, standing with trombone, joined the Army during World War II and in November 1942 was assigned to Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center at Maxwell Field (now Maxwell Air Force Base).

Historic photograph of Glenn Miller and the Aviation Cadet Orchestra performing onstage with brass, woodwind, and string instruments.
Courtesy of Air University, Office of History
Historic photograph of Glenn Miller and the Aviation Cadet Orchestra performing onstage with brass, woodwind, and string instruments.