MSgt David Evans is the Superintendent for the USAF Band of the West, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. As Superintendent, he oversees daily operations for the unit’s resources, readiness and administrative support sections.
MSgt Evans enlisted in the Air Force in September 2005 and was assigned to the USAF Band of the West upon completion of Basic Military Training. As a Bandsmen, he has deployed in support of Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM, as well as Operation CONTINUING PROMISE. Prior to his current position, MSgt Evans was the First Sergeant for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Detachment 6, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
EDUCATION
2010 Airman Leadership School, Lackland AFB, Texas
2016 Associate of Applied Science degree, Music, Community College of the Air Force
2017 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
2019 Bachelor of Arts, American History, American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va.
2020 First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, Alabama
2026 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, Alabama
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 2005 - November 2005, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. November 2005 - December 2011, Regional Band Craftsman, Band of the West, Lackland AFB, Texas
(April – June 2008, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
(March – June 2009, USNS Comfort, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia)
3. December 2011 - June 2016, Military Training Instructor, Basic Military Training, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
4. June 2016 – January 2020, NCOIC, Supply, Band of the West, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
5. February 2020 – September 2021, First Sergeant, 325th Maintenance Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida
6. September 2021 – December 2022, First Sergeant, 53d Weapons Evaluation Group, Tyndall AFB, Florida
7. December 2022 – July 2023, First Sergeant, 325th Medical Group, Tyndall AFB, Florida
8, August 2023 – August 2024, First Sergeant, 612th Air Base Squadron, Soto Cano Air Base, Republic of Honduras
9. August 2024 – February 2026, First Sergeant, AFLCMC/Det 6, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
10. February 2026 – Present, Superintendent, USAF Band of the West, JB San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Senior Master Sergeant April 1, 2026
Master Sergeant June 1, 2018
Technical Sergeant June 1, 2015
Staff Sergeant November 1, 2010
Senior Airman January 20, 2008
(Current as of May 2026)