MSgt Rachel Wilson is a vocalist in The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. In addition to her musical duties, she serves as the Director of Operations.
A native of Colorado Springs, CO, MSgt Wilson began her career with The Band of the Golden West at Travis AFB, CA in 2006. From there, Sergeant Wilson has enjoyed many assignment opportunities in Germany, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nebraska. She’s deployed as a member of the AFCENT band 3 times and had the privilege of supporting various military operations by performing for service members and local communities in Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Africa, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Kyrgyzstan. She’s had the distinct privilege of representing the Armed Forces during a vocal quartet performance of “God Bless America” at the 2013 World Series Game 6 at Fenway Park.
MSgt Wilson is proud to serve with her fellow Airmen in support of the Air Combat Command mission. She comes from a proud military family and is grateful for the opportunities the Air Force has provided for her and her family. MSgt Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Colorado State University- Pueblo.
EDUCATION
2006 Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Colorado
2010 Airman Leadership School, Ramstein AFB, Germany
2010 Associates in Applied Science, Music, Community College of the Air Force, Alabama
2021 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
ASSIGNMENTS
Jun 2006 – Aug 2006 USAF Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
Aug 2006 – Apr 2009 USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA
Apr 2009 – Sep 2012 US Air Forces in Europe Band, Ramstein AB, Germany
Sep 2012 – Feb 2014 USAF Heritage of America Band, Langley AFB, VA
Feb 2014 – Mar 2016 USAF Band of the West, Lackland AFB, TX
Mar 2017 – Oct 2018 USAF Academy Band, Peterson AFB, CO
Oct 2018 – Aug 2022 USAF Band of the Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
August 2022 – Present USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt AFB, NE
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Airman of the Year, USAF Band of the Golden West
2007 Public Affairs Award for Communications Excellence, AMC Outstanding Band Airman
2010 John Levitow Award, Airman Leadership School
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class 20 June 2006
Senior Airman 20 April 2008
Staff Sergeant 1 May 2010
Technical Sergeant 1 Aug 2019
Master Sergeant 1 March 2022
Current as of August 2022