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Master Sergeant Shelley Steepe

Master Sergeant Shelley Steepe, a native of Michigan, serves as a clarinetist for the USAF Heritage of America Band. MSgt Steepe was awarded an Associate's degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 2012. Additionally, MSgt Steepe holds degrees in Music Performance and Music Education from Western Michigan University, which she received in 1992.

Prior to enlisting in the Air Force she was a K-12 teacher in Plainwell and Buchanan, Michigan.

MSgt Steepe has performed with The Temptations, Mnozil Brass, Trout Fishing in America, Phyllis Diller and for Fox News. In 2006, MSgt Steepe performed for President Gerald Ford's State Funeral with the USAF Band of Flight's ceremonial band and participated in a live interview to capture the memorable event.


PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
1999 Airman Leadership School
2005 USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
2010 USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course 14

ASSIGNMENTS
1. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH August 1995-February 2011
2. Offutt AFB, NE February 2011-June 2013
3. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA July 2013-present

DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal, second oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal