Senior Airman Peter Somerville serves as a guitartist for the Band of the Pacific as of February 2018.
Originally hailing from St. Charles IL, SrA Peter Somerville pursued Jazz Guitar Performance and Music Education degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Prior to joining the Air Force, he held positions as professional guitarist and mandolinist in the St. Louis and Midwestern areas as well as a private guitar and mandolin instructor. In addition to his academic pursuits, Airman Somerville studied with renowned artists such as Rick Haydon. EDUCATION 2012 Bachelors Jazz Performance, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 1. Air Force Achievement Medal 2. AF Good Conduct Medal 3. National Defense Service Medal 4. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 5. AF Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman 1st Class 6 March 2016 Senior Airman 6 July 2018