TSgt Jason Williams performs on oboe and English horn for the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, IL. He also serves as the Unit Deployment Manager, Security Assistant, Health Monitor, and Alternate Unit Training Manager.
A native of Ringgold, GA, he began his career in 2011 with the Air National Guard Band of the South at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Atlanta, GA. Prior to his current position, the TSgt was performing on oboe and English horn for the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, CA.
EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Columbus State University
2010 Master of Music - Oboe Performance, University of Maryland
2014 Army Warrior Leadership Course
2016 Airman Leadership School
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2011 - April 2012, ANG Band of the South, Dobbins ARB, GA
2. May 2012 - June 2013, ANG Band of the Southwest, NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX
3. December 2013 - May 2017, USAREUR Band & Chorus, Sembach, Germany
4. October 2017 - September 2021, USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA
5. September 2021 - Present, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott AFB, IL
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
AF Good Conduct Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with 1 oak leaf cluster
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
Air and Space Training Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class - June 2011
Specialist - June 2013
Senior Airman - October 2017
Staff Sergeant - September 2018
Technical Sergeant - April 2022
(Current as of June 2024)