Technical Sergeant Rob Hyatt, a native of Racine, Wisconsin is a trombonist with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
Sergeant Hyatt performs with the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Ensemble. His collateral duties include being the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge the his unit’s supply section.
In 2004, Sergeant Hyatt auditioned for the USAF bands career field and was assigned to the USAF Band of the Reserve, Robins AFB, Georgia. In 2008 he was assigned to the USAF Band of Mid-America where he performs on trombone and has served as Supply NCOIC, ADO, Jazz Ensemble NCOIC, Brass Quintet NCOIC, and Operations Specialist. Prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force, Sergeant Hyatt toured with Jazz Legend Maynard Ferguson as his trombonist in “Big Bop Nouveau”.
EDUCATION
2000 Bachelor of Music Degree, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater
2002 Master of Music Performance/Jazz Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
2010 Airman Leadership School, Scott AFB, Illinois
2013 Non Commissioned Officer Professional Education Class
2014 Community College of the Air Force Associate Degree
ASSIGNMENTS
- July 2004 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
- September 2004-September 2008 USAF Band of the Reserve, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
- September 2008 – Present USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class 24 July 2004
Senior Airman October 2006
Staff Sergeant December 2009
Technical Sergeant October 2016
(Current as of June 2024)