Operation Encore CD Release

Operation Encore, a music project comprised of veterans and military spouses came from across the world to gather in Litchfield, Ariz. to perform songs from their first album. Singer/songwriters submitted their original songs for consideration, and 11 musicians were selected to be a part of the album. Over 300 people came to watch the veteran and active duty musicians perform. Photos by Lucas Carter.

Keith Broecker, a USAF veteran and member of Operation Encore practices the day before their album release party on Friday, November 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Keith Broecker, a USAF veteran and member of Operation Encore practices the day before their album release party on Friday, November 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Bassist Steve Speckhard, left, and singer/songwriter Chris Kurek, right, play air guitar and sing along after rehearsal. Many of the musicians feel that reuniting and spending time with their fellow bandmates is one of their favorite elements of Operation Encore.
Bassist Steve Speckhard, left, and singer/songwriter Chris Kurek, right, play air guitar and sing along after rehearsal. Many of the musicians feel that reuniting and spending time with their fellow bandmates is one of their favorite elements of Operation Encore.
Fill in musician Chad Hines listens to an Operation Encore song as a refresher before the performance. 10 of 11 musicians were able to meet in Phoenix, Ariz. for the concert. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Fill in musician Chad Hines listens to an Operation Encore song as a refresher before the performance. 10 of 11 musicians were able to meet in Phoenix, Ariz. for the concert. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine introduces the band. The performance was streamed online for those who couldn't make it to Phoenix. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine introduces the band. The performance was streamed online for those who couldn't make it to Phoenix. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Army medic Stephen Covell performs an original song with Operation Encore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Army medic Stephen Covell performs an original song with Operation Encore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founders Rob Raymond, left, and Chris Kurek, right, hug after Kurek performs one of his original songs. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founders Rob Raymond, left, and Chris Kurek, right, hug after Kurek performs one of his original songs. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Theresa Denofre, an active duty member of the United States Air Force performs one of her original songs on the ukulele. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Theresa Denofre, an active duty member of the United States Air Force performs one of her original songs on the ukulele. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Keith Broecker, Rob Raymond, and Tom Abbott perform together. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Keith Broecker, Rob Raymond, and Tom Abbott perform together. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Guitarist Tom Abbott spent 21 years with the United States Air Force. In addition to being a singer/songwriter for Operation Encore, he is also a commercial airline pilot. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Guitarist Tom Abbott spent 21 years with the United States Air Force. In addition to being a singer/songwriter for Operation Encore, he is also a commercial airline pilot. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Operation Encore gathers onstage to sing their final song together. Over 300 people attended the perfomance. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Operation Encore gathers onstage to sing their final song together. Over 300 people attended the perfomance. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine chats with the crowd after Operation Encore finished their set. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine chats with the crowd after Operation Encore finished their set. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine hugs members of Operation Encore after the final song. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Co-founder Erik Brine hugs members of Operation Encore after the final song. Photo by Lucas Carter.