TSgt Tyler Kennamer is the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble at United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He also serves as the Team Lead for Commander Support Staff, as well as performs on drumset and percussion.
A native of Fayetteville, AR, he began his career in July of 2015 at the United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, CO. Prior to his current position, TSgt Kennamer was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Computers, and served in the jazz band, concert band, and marching band at the United States Air Force Academy Band, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
EDUCATION
2013 Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2015 Master of Music, Music Performance, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2019 Airman Leadership School
2022 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
ASSIGNMENTS
September 2015 - June 2022: United States Air Force Academy Band, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado
June 2022 - Present: United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Longevity Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class- 7 July 2015
Senior Airman- 7 November 2017
Staff Sergeant- 1 July 2019
Technical Sergeant- 12 August 2021
(Current as of June 2024)