Senior Airman Keegan I. Bushouer served as a Vocalist within the Band of the Golden West, at Travis Air Force Base California. Now stationed at the Band of the Pacific at Yokota Air Base Japan, he plays a pivotal role in fostering connections among individuals who may be distanced from the military, acting as a catalyst for bridge-building and fortification. His duties encompass not only honoring the legacy of past and present military members but also disseminating the importance of Community Relations.
Airman Bushouer commenced his Air Force career on December 8, 2020. Following the successful completion of Basic Military Training (BMT), he was assigned to his initial duty station, where he dedicated approximately three years of service at Travis Air Force Base. Notably, one of his most significant assignments involved a deployment to Qatar, during which he served as a vocalist for the AFCENT Band. One other time he was given the opportunity to exemplify his skills singing Jazz Infront of our Chief in Command President Joe Biden and other world leaders such as Xi Je Ping at the 2023 APEC Ministerial Meeting. Prior to his military service, Senior Airman Bushouer distinguished himself as an exceptional barista, renowned for his exceptional coffee-making skills.
EDUCATION
2018– High School Diploma, Mira Mesa High School
2018– San Diego State University/Trumpet, Vocal
2019– Mesa Community College/ Vocal, Film Acting
ASSIGNMENTS
January, 2021 – Vocalist, AMC, Travis AFB, Fairfield, California
January 2024 – Vocalist/Guitar, Yokota AFB, Tokyo/Fussa, Japan
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Achievement Medal, 1 oak leaf cluster,
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 1 service star
Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon (Pistol, M4), 1 service star
Air and Space Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
April 2023 - Senior Airman
January 2021 - Airman First Class