Staff Sergeant Josiah Joyce plays guitar for the USAF Band of Mid-America. Airman Joyce grew up in an Air Force family and does not consider himself to have a hometown - having lived in Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Germany, Illinois, England, and Nebraska.
Studying Jazz Performance at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Staff Sgt. Joyce gathered the tools necessary to play music of all styles. Staff Sgt. Joyce's mentors have included Rick Haydon of SIU-E and his father James C. Joyce.
Before joining the Air Force in 2015, SrA Joyce made a living as a studio instructor and gigging with various groups throughout the St. Louis area.
EDUCATION
2015 Jazz Performance - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2009 High School Diploma - Lakenheath American High School
ASSIGNMENTS
Lackland Air Force Base, TX December 2015 - February 2016
Scott Air Force Base, IL February 2016 - Present
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class, February 1st, 2016
Senior Airman, March 1st 2018
Staff Sergeant, September 1st 2022