Master Sgt. Stephen M. Ceo serves as the First Sergeant for The United States Air Force Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. He is the principle advisor on health, morale, welfare, and disciplinary actions. He is charged with maintaining good order and discipline for the squadron’s Airmen and their family’s quality of life. He mentors unit members on professional development and maintains oversight of all issues. He provides feedback to the commander pertaining to force development, military readiness, and mission effectiveness.
Sergeant Ceo is a graduate of Southfield-Lathrup High School, Southfield, Michigan. He began his military career in January 2003 and completed the Security Forces Academy in March 2003. His first duty position was as a Basic Force Protector at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has held many positions to include Senior Force Protector, Combat Arms Instructor, Non-commissioned Officer In Charge of Combat Arms, Weapon Storage Area Security Supervisor, Weapons Section Chief, Training and Scheduling Superintendent, as well as Flight Chief. Prior to his current position the master sergeant was the Flight Chief, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
EDUCATION
2005 Commando Warrior, Osan Air Base (AB), Korea
2006 Combat Arms Apprentice Course, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas
2007 Airmen Leadership School, Lackland AFB, Texas
2008 Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2009 Security Forces Craftsman Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2011 Combat Arms Leadership Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2015 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kadena AB, Japan
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (PME) I, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
2020 Senior Enlisted Joint PME II, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 2003–March 2004, Response Force Leader, 35th Security Forces Squadron, Misawa Air Base (AB), Japan
2. March 2004–September 2004, Basic Force Protector, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
3. September 2004–March 2006, Senior Force Protector, 35th Security Forces Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan
4. March 2006-August 2012, Combat Arms Instructor, 37th Training Support Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas
5. August 2012–August 2016, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Combat Arms, 374th Security Forces Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan
6. August 2016–August 2017, Weapon Storage Area Security Supervisor, 341st Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Montana
7. August 2017–September 2019, Weapons Section Chief, 341st Security Support Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Montana
8. September 2019–December 2021, Flight Chief, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Montana
9. January 2021–November 2021, Antiterrorism Program Manager, 11th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.
10. November 2021–Present, First Sergeant, The United States Air Force Band, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2006 Junior Enlisted Member, 37th Training Support Squadron
2008 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter, 343d Training Squadron
2015 NCO of the Quarter, 374th Security Forces Squadron
2015 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kadena AB, Japan
2018 NCO of the Quarter, 341st Security Support Squadron
2018 Team of the Year, 341st Security Support Squadron
2018 NCO of the Year, 341st Security Forces Group
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic Jan. 28, 2003
Airman First Class March 14, 2003
Senior Airman July 14, 2005
Staff Sergeant June 1, 2007
Technical Sergeant Aug. 1, 2015
Master Sergeant Oct. 1, 2019