Master Sergeant Jeffrey R. Saunders Master Sergeant Jeffrey Saunders, a native of Binghamton, New York, serves as a saxophonist for the USAF Heritage of America Band.MSgt Saunders was stationed overseas for seven years and has performed in Japan, Germany, Bosnia, Croatia, UK, Turkey, Portugal, Italy, South Korea, Guam, France, Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania. TSgt Saunders has had the privilege to perform on two USAF recordings, one with the USAF Band of Liberty at Hanscom AFB, MA, and one recorded in Japan with the PACAF jazz band "Pacific Showcase," entitled Touch of Blue, which included live performances from tours throughout Japan.In 2009, MSgt Saunders deployed and was proud to serve as an airman musician building partnerships, and performing for soldiers, sailors, and airmen throughout Southwest Asia. While deployed, a soldier approached him and said, "You made me feel normal for an hour."PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION2001 Airman Leadership School2008 USAF Non-Commissioned Officer AcademyASSIGNMENTS1. Hanscom AFB, MA November 1998-July 20022. Yokota AB, Tokyo Japan July 2002-June 20053. Sembach AB, Kaiserslautrern, Germany June 2005-June 20094. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA June 2009-presentDECORATIONSAir Force Commendation Medal, third oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement Medal, second oak leaf clusterAir Force Organizational Excellence Award, fourth oak leaf clusterAir Force Good Conduct Medal, fourth oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal