TSgt Bryan Andrews is the NCOIC of Recorded Productions at the USAF Band of Mid America, Scott AFB, Illinois. He leads a 5-member production team in managing logistics, maintaining audio/visual equipment, and directs and produces music videos to fulfill the units virtual outreach missions. Also, as the NCOIC of the Units primary popular music ensemble, he leads a 9-member team in planning and preparing for a wide range of outreach and support missions that are designed to support a variety of events on Scott AFB, connect the community with the Air Force, and partner with recruiters throughout the Mid-West to bolster the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
TSgt Andrews enlisted in the Air Force on December of 2013. Following his completion of Basic Military Training he proceeded directly to his first assignment with the USAF Band of Mid-America at Scott AFB, Illinois. In July of 2016 he was moved to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and continued his professional development at the USAF Band of the Pacific. During his time stationed at JBPHH TSgt Andrews traveled throughout the pacific performing for international audiences and connecting with them on behalf of the USAF. At the end of his tour in Hawaii and prior to his current position, TSgt Andrews served as the Section Chief of Operations for the USAF Band of the Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
EDUCATION
2011 Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio
2015 Master of Music, Music Performance, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018 Airman Leadership School, Binnicker PME Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
ASSIGNMENTS
- February 2014 – July 2016, Regional Band - Bass, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
- July 2016 – September 2021, Regional Band - Bass, USAF Band of the Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (October 2018 – January 2019, Regional Band – Bass, USAF Central Command, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
- September 2021 – Present, NCOIC – Live Productions, USAF Band of Mid-America, Scott AFB, Ill.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award
AF Good Conduct Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Global Was on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with oak leaf cluster
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
Air and Space Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class December 17, 2013
Senior Airman April 17, 2016
Staff Sergeant 1 April, 2018
Technical Sergeant January 1, 2023
(Current as of June 2024)