Master Sergeant Nicholas Wellman is a native of West Point, Nebraska. He received his Associates Degree in Audio and Recording Technology from Northeast Community College in 2000. In November of 2000 Sergeant Wellman joined the Air Force and was assigned to the Air Force Band of the West, Lackland AFB, TX where he was a member until he was reassigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band in Ramstein, Germany in July of 2009. From 2009 to 2016, Master Sergeant Wellman and his family lived in Steinwenden, Germany, traveling with the USAFE Band throughout Europe and Africa. In July of 2016, Sergeant Wellman re-joined the USAF Band of the West, where he has served as Audio Engineer, and as Section Chief of Publicity, Resources, and Administrative Support, as well as the Additional Duty First Sergeant for the Unit. Throughout his career, Sergeant Wellman has completed three deployments with the Air Force Central Command Band and has traveled extensively throughout the middle-east, and Africa. In his spare time, Sergeant Wellman likes to run, practice photography and carpentry and spend time with his family.
EDUCATION:
2000: Associates in Applied Science Audio and Recording Technology, Northeast Community College, Nebraska
2004: Airman Leadership School, Lackland AFB, Texas
2008: Associates in Applied Science Music, Community College of the Air Force
2014: Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun AS, Germany
2017: Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Non-Residence
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Nov 2000 - Jan 2001, student, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2. Jan 2001 - Jul 2009, Audio Engineer, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
3. Jul 2009 – Jul 2016, Audio Engineer, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
4. Jul 2016 – Present, Audio Engineer, JBSA-Lackland, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with bronze star
Humanitarian Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Small Arms Expert marksmanship Ribbon with Gold Star
Schützenschnur German Army Marksmanship Award bronze level
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2008: Air Force Band of the West Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
2011: USAFE Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter
2013: USAFE Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter
2015: USAFE Band Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2017: Air Force Band of the West Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter
2018: Air Force Band of the West Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter
2020: Air Force Band of the West Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
2022: Air Force Band of the West Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
2022: 502d Air Base Wing Staff Agencies Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION:
Master Sergeant 01 Oct 2017