20+ Tuba & Euphonium Jobs ELIMINATED

[TubaLatte]

Dear Tubenet Community,
Five military bands have shut down this month, aka “inactivated.” Each of the 5 Air National Guard bands rostered and estimated two tuba and two euphonium positions–sometimes more!

Now 20+ jobs are gone: part time salary, FULL TIME BENEFITS.

I spent twenty two years as a tuba player in the 566th Air Force Band, the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest, Peoria, IL. I utilized the education benefits and received two Masters Degrees, utilized the family medical and dental insurance, took advantage of a retirement savings plan, AND EARNED A PENSION (to collect when I turn 60). And I have inexpensive medical insurance from age 60 for me and my wife, for life.

Now this is gone for future generations.
To my other service brothers & sisters, beware: The pen is mightier than the sword.

Jack Kinsella, SMSgt (ret.)