Airman 1st Class James Nufer Airman First Class James E. Nufer is a Regional Band Apprentice assigned to the United States Air Force Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He performs his musical duties as a trumpeter with the unit’s brass ensemble, “Spirit of Freedom.” Additionally, he also serves as organization defense travel administrator, vehicle control officer liaison, and works in the band publicity and publications shop. Airman Nufer entered the Air Force in January 2020 following a career as a freelance musician. Upon completion of Basic Military Training in March 2020, he was assigned to the United States Air Force Band of Flight. EDUCATION 2009 Bachelor of Music Degree, Trumpet Performance, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin 2011 Master of Music Degree, Trumpet Performance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ASSIGNMENTS 1. March 2020 – present, Regional Bandsman, USAF Band of Flight, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Air Force Training Ribbon OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2021 Air Force Band of Flight Airman of the Quarter, April-June EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman Basic January 14, 2020 Airman First Class March 13, 2020 Current as of July 2021