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
2018 Trumpet/Vocal Studies, San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif.
2020 Vocal Performance and Film Acting, Mesa Community College, San Diego, Calif.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 2021 – December 2023, Vocalist, USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (April 2022-July 2022, Vocalist, USAF Central Band, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
2. January 2024 – Present, Vocalist, USAF Band of the Pacific, Yokota AB, Japan (January 2025-April 2025, Vocalist, USAF Central Band, Al Udeid AB, Qatar)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air and Space Longevity Service Award
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with service star (Pistol, M4)
Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 Musician of the Quarter
2023 Junior Enlisted of the Quarter
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class Dec. 17, 2020
Senior Airman April 17, 2023
(Current as of January 2026)