Airman First Class Eric Nakamoto is a bassist with the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, his Air Force career began in 2021.
A1C Nakamoto is a 2021 graduate of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Classical Double Bass Performance. His teachers include Chris Finet, Bruce Reiprich, John Ebinger, Will Goble, and Brice Winston.
EDUCATION
2021 - Bachelors in Music Performance; Double Bass
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
AF Training Ribbon
ASSIGNMENTS
August 2021 – February 2024, USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA
February 2024 - Present, USAF Band of the Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class - 2021
Updated 15 Feb 2024