SSgt Jon C. Anderson is a Regional Band Craftsman on French Horn, assigned to the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West at Travis Air Force Base, California. Jon entered the Air Force in June 2017 and was assigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base following graduation from Basic Military Training. Prior to his current position, he performed with several ensembles across the United States, including the Princeton Symphony, Southwest Florida Symphony, New World Symphony, Miami Symphony. In Ohio, Jon played regularly with the Dayton Philharmonic, Seven Hill Brass, Springfield Symphony, and other ensembles throughout Ohio.
EDUCATION
2007 Bachelor’s of Science, Electrical Engineering and Technology Management (minor), University of Calif. - Davis
2011 Masters in Music, French Horn Performance, Boston University
2014 Doctorate of Musical Arts, University of Miami
2017 Basic Military Training, Lackland, TX
2021 Airmen Leafership School, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 2017 - July 2021 Regional Band Apprentice, Horn, US Air Force Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
2. July 2021 - current Regional Band Craftsman, Horn, US Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, California
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
AF Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
AF Longevity Service
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
AF Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class June 2017
Senior Airman October 2019
Staff Sergeant July 2021