Senior Airman (SrA) Danielle Headrick serves as a vocalist for the United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage of America Band. She hails from Flagstaff, Arizona and attends Northern Arizona University where she is completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. SrA Headrick gained her musical experience prior to her Air Force Career through live performance in multiple popular music groups as well as individual singer/songwriter performance and has studied songwriting under Andrea Stolpe.
SrA Headrick enlisted in late 2015 with the USAF Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colorado which provided a unique opportunity to provide musical support to the cadets at the Academy in addition to the typical regional band mission. She wrote and performed original music for their popular music ensemble and took part in the creation of multiple music videos. Some of her most memorable performances include the performance of the Australian National Anthem for The Warrior Games and performing bilingually for the Ambassador of Mexico.
SrA Headrick has had the opportunity to deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as well as the unique opportunity to perform for and support Afghani refugees during Operation Allies Welcome in 2021.
EDUCATION
2020, Airman Leadership School, Peterson Space Force Base
2025, Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Northern Arizona University
ASSIGNMENTS
1. US Air Force Academy Band, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado (February 2016-May 2022)
2. US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia (May 2022-present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Achievement Medal
AF Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2018 Musician of the 2nd Quarter, USAF Academy Band
2018 Airmen of the 2nd Quarter, USAF Academy Band
2018 Colonel Finley R, Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award
2019 Musician of the 3rd Quarter, USAF Academy Band
(Current as of February 2025)