Technical Sgt. Michael E. Smith is an Audio Engineer for the USAF Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Originally from Midland, MI, TSgt Smith's career has given him the opportunity to perform in over forty countries on five continents.
Prior to his service in the US Air Force, TSgt Smith had the privilege of learning from Dr. William F. Grimes, Dr. Stephen David Beck, James Guthrie, George Owen Widiger, and Larry Campbell
EDUCATION:
1986 Delta College, University Center, Michigan
1993 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2004 Airman Leadership School, Kapaun Air Station, Germany
2013 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, JBPHH, Hawaii
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. January 1995-September 1997, String/Electric Bass Apprentice, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott AFB, Illinois
2. September 1997-September 1999, String/Electric Bass Craftsman, Sembach AB, Germany
3. July 2002-August 2009, Audio Engineer Supervisor, Sembach AB, Germany
4. August 2009-August 2012, Audio Engineer Supervisor, SHAPE International Band (NATO), Belgium
5. August 2012-July 2016, Audio Engineer Supervisor, Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
6. August 2016-Present, Audio Engineer Supervisor, USAF Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Joint Service Commendation
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION:
Technical Sergeant Nov. 2010