Staff Sergeant Daniel McCoy
Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Daniel McCoy serves as an audio engineer for the United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage of America Band. A native of Seward, IL, SSgt McCoy received his Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. He continued his education and received his Masters of Fine Art in Digital Production Arts. Prior to joining the Air Force, SSgt McCoy was the Audio Lead at The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, also at Clemson University.
SSgt McCoy enlisted in 2015 with the USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and has performed for military and civilian audiences worldwide.
SSgt McCoy deployed in 2017 to nine countries throughout Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
EDUCATION
2008, Bachelor’s Degree, Production Studies in Performing Arts, Clemson University
2014, Masters of Fine Arts, Digital Production Arts, Clemson University
2016, Associate Degree, F&A Art Music, Community College of the Air Force
2018, Airman Leadership School, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
ASSIGNMENTS
1. US Air Force Band of Mid America, Scott AFB, Illinois (May 2015-October 2022)
2. US Air Forces Central Command Band, Southwest Asia (June 2017-August 2017)
3. SHAPE International Band, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium (October 2022-October 2024)
4. US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Langley AFB, Virginia (October 2024-present)
2. US Air Forces Central Command Band, Southwest Asia (June 2017-August 2017)
3. SHAPE International Band, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium (October 2022-October 2024)
4. US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Langley AFB, Virginia (October 2024-present)
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Unit Award
AF Good Conduct Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Service Star
Air and Space Training Ribbon
Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2015 Airman of the 3rd Quarter, USAF Band of Mid-America
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class, 1 May 2015
Senior Airman, 1 August 2017
Staff Sergeant, 1 May 2019
(current as of February 2025)
