Senior Master Sergeant Kristen Hammiel is a flutist with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, where she performs in the Concert Band and Ceremonial Band. MSgt Hammiel holds a Master of Music degree from Webster University and a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University in Flute Performance and Music Education. She also holds a Master of Business in Administration from McKendree University. Kristen’s primary teachers are Carol Noe, Peter Lloyd, Jan Gippo and Mark Sparks. She currently serves as the Section Chief of Administration.
EDUCATION:
1994 - Bachelor of Music Performance and Music Education-James Madison University
2013 - Master of Music- Webster University
2019 - Master of Business Administration-McKendree University
ASSIGNMENTS:
June 1994 – August 1994, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
August 1994-June 1996, USAF Heritage of America Band, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
June 1996-August 2004, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
June 2006-August 2011,571st Air National Guard Band of the Central States, St. Louis, Missouri
Augst 2011-November 2023, 566th Air National Guard Band of the Midwest, Peoria, Illinois
November 2023 - Present, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with 5 oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Organizational Award
AF Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
National Defense Medal with one service star
Global War on Terrorism
Armed Forces Service Medal with two service stars
Air and Space Longevity Service award with two oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one hourglass device
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with two devices
Air and Space Training Ribbon
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Scott Top 3
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class 24 July1994
Senior Airmen 24 July 1997
Staff Sergeant 23 Oct 2009
Technical Sergeant 4 November 2011
Master Sergeant 8 April 2018
Senior Master Sergeant 4 April 2022
(Current as of June 2024)