Technical Sergeant Michael Smith Technical Sgt. Michael E. Smith is the Audio Engineer for the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. He is originally from Midland, MI. Air Force career highlights include having performed in over forty countries on five continents. EDUCATION: 1986 Delta College, University Center, Michigan 1986-1993 Louisiana State University, Louisiana Teachers: Dr. William F. Grimes, Dr. Stephen David Beck, James Guthrie, Geroge Owen Widiger, and Larry Campbell. 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, Scott AFB, Illinois 2. September 1997-September 1999, String/Electric Bass Craftsman, Sembach AB, Germany 3. July 2002-August2009, Audio Engineer Supervisor, Sembach AB, Germany 4. August 2009-August 2012, Audio Engineer Supervisor, SHAPE International Band (NATO), Belgium 5. August 2012-Present, Audio Engineer Supervisor, Air Force band of the Pacific-Hawaii, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 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