Senior Airman Keegan I. Bushouer is a vocalist with the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific, Yokota Air Base, Japan. He supports Air Force outreach efforts by fostering public trust, honoring service members, and strengthening relationships with both domestic and international audiences.
Airman Bushouer enlisted in December 2020 and began his career at the Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, Calif. He deployed with the AFCENT Band to Qatar, performing across seven nations, four U.S. embassies, and five military bases. Notable appearances include singing the national anthem at key leadership ceremonies in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and representing the U.S. at the 2023 APEC Ministerial Meeting, where he performed during a jazz event attended by President Joe Biden and other world leaders.
Before joining the military, he worked in theme park entertainment and was known locally for his exceptional barista skills.
EDUCATION
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2018 High School Diploma, Mira Mesa High School
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2018–2019 San Diego State University, Trumpet/Vocal Studies
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2019 Mesa Community College, Vocal Performance and Film Acting
ASSIGNMENTS
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Jan 2021 – Dec 2023, Vocalist, Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, Calif.
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Jan 2024 – Present, Vocalist, Band of the Pacific, Yokota AB, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
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Air and Space Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Air Force Good Conduct Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with service star
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star (Pistol, M4)
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Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
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2022 Musician of the Quarter
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2023 Junior Enlisted of the Quarter
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2023 Morrell Media New Musician of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
(Current as of May 2025)