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SSgt Henry Roberson III

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Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Henry C. Roberson III serves as the ranking bassist in the USAF Band of the West. He has served as bassist, vocalist, and musical director for the Top Flight popular music group. He has also served as bassist in Warhawk, Concert Band and on three deployments to Southwest Asia and Africa. He joined the United States Air Force and completed Basic Training in June 2006.

After completing the Intelligence Analyst Apprentice technical training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, he served in the 324th Intelligence Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base from 2006-2010. During this time, he was given the opportunity to participate in the 2007 World Wide Talent Competition, earning a Wilco Award. His performance earned him a spot on the Tops In Blue 2008 team and a chance to see the world as a touring performer. Upon returning to Hickam Air Force Base, he began performing with many jazz, gospel, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, and rock artists in the Honolulu/Waikiki music scene.

After four years in the Intelligence career field, SSgt Roberson was given the opportunity to cross-train into the Band Career Field. Within months he received orders to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the Band of the West.

EDUCATION:
2006 Signals Intelligence Analyst Technical School, Goodfellow AFB, TX
2012 Air Force Airman Leadership School, Kelly Field, TX
2016 Air Force Noncommisioned Officer Correspondence Course

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. April 2006 - June 2006, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. June 2006 - December 2006, Student, Technical Training School, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
3. December 2006 - June 2010, Analyst/Reporter, 324th Intelligence Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
4. June 2010 - Present, Bandsman/Bassist, USAF Band of the West, Lackland AFB, Texas

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon with Bronze Service Star

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION:
Staff Sergeant - 01 October 2012