Staff Sergeant Jill Marie Diem Staff Sergeant Jill Marie Diem is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from The College of St. Benedict/St John's University, she earned an Artist Diploma from McNally Smith College of Music. She was a professional actress, vocalist and college professor in the Twin Cities area before joining the Band of the US Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, Georgia in 2009. In 2013, she received the chance of a lifetime and became a member of the US Air Forces in Europe Band, Ramstein AB, Germany. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Vocal Performance, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University Artist Diploma, McNally Smith College of Music Airman Leadership School. Robins Air Force Base, Georgia ASSIGNMENTS September 2009 - November 2009, student , Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. November 2009-March 2013, Band of the US Air Force Reserve, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. USAFE Band, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2013-present. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Air Force Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border Air Force Longevity Service EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman First Class: 15 September 2009 Senior Airman: 15 January 2012 Staff Sergeant: 1 August 2013