Staff Sergeant Kenneth Miller, Jr. is an audio and lighting engineer for the USAF Heritage of America Band. He is a member of the Blue Aces Popular Music Ensemble and also works in the production shop.
Sergeant Miller graduated from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL with an Associate of Science degree in Show Production and also a Bachelor of Science degree in Film. Prior to his enlistment, Sergeant Miller worked with many rental houses, churches, event and performance centers in the Orlando and Atlanta areas.
During his time in the Air Force, SSgt Miller has provided sound and production support throughout the entire continental United States, southwest Asia, Europe and Africa. Sergeant Miller has had the distinct honor of working with numerous guest artists to include Kelley Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Chris Daughtry, Wynonna Judd and comedians such as Gabriel Iglesias, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien.
EDUCATION
2007 Associates of Science, Show Production and Touring, Full Sail University, Orlando, FL
2009 Bachelor of Science, Film, Full Sail University, Orlando, FL
2016 Airman Leadership School, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
ASSIGNMENTS
Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas (March 2010 - May 2010)
Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia (May 2010 - November 2012)
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Ramstein Air Base, Germany (November 2012 - November 2015)
Air Force Heritage of America Band, Present, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia (November 2015-present)
AWARDS
2016 Airman of the Year, Headquarters ACC Public Affairs
2016 Airman of the Year, US Air Force Heritage of America Band
2014 Airman of the Year, US Air Force in Europe Band
DECORATIONS
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air Force Longevity Service
U.S. Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
Air Force Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class - March 2010
Senior Airman - July 2012
Staff Sergeant - September 2016