Airman First Class Tomas Antonic is a guitarist with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA. He also serves as the unit’s Uniform Supply Clerk. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, his Air Force career began in 2021.
Airman First Class Tomas Antonic is a 2013 graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, and attended Berklee College of Music. His teachers include Steve Peplin, Peter Bernstein, Randy Vincent, Richie Hart, and Mick Goodrick.
During his Air Force career, Tomas has performed with the Travis Commanders Jazz Ensemble, Galaxy Rock Band, Mobility Rock Band, and USAF Band of the Golden West Concert Band. He also performed in celebration of the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary at the Tournament of Roses Parade with the USAF Total Force Band.
EDUCATION
Sonoma State University 2013-2014
Berklee College of Music 2015-2016
ASSIGNMENTS
September 2021- Regional Band Apprentice Guitar 3N151N, USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB CA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
BMT Honor Graduate
2022 Airman of the Year- USAF Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB CA
2022 Airman of the Year- HQ AMC PA
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
September 3rd 2021- Airman First Class
Current as of March 2023