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NEDERLAND — The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Nederland Performing Arts Center, 2101 18^th St., Nederland.

The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest, historically known as the 531^st Air Force Band, has more than 40-year history of sustaining the traditions and heritage considered the hallmark of military bands.

The 30-plus member unit maintains a high degree of musical performance flexibility in order to accommodate a wide variety of tasks in support of official military functions and community relations programs, according to information from the military.