Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Beatrice Scorby serves as pianist for the United States Band of the West, Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. A native of Evanston, Illinois, SSgt Scorby received her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano performance from Indiana University.
SSgt Scorby enlisted in 2022 and has participated in numerous outreach, support, and recruiting initiatives throughout eastern and southern United States. In 2024, she had the opportunity to deploy and represent the United States Air Force on critical troop morale and international partnership-building missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve across multiple nations in the Middle East and Central Asia.
EDUCATION:
2009 Bachelor's Degree. Piano Performance and Fine Arts, Indiana University
ASSIGNMENTS:
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US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia (April 2022-February 2025)
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US Air Force Band of the West, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas (February 2025- present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Longevity Service Award
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022 Airman of the 3rd Quarter, Headquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs
2023 Airman of the 1st Quarter, Headquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs
2023 Langley AFB First Sergeant Council Diamond Sharp Award
2024 Airman of the Year, Headquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class - 24 March 2022
Senior Airman (Below the Zone) - 30 November 2023
Staff Sergeant- 1 May 2026
current as of August 2026