Senior Airman Isaac Vila is an audio engineer with the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Yokota Air Base, Japan. He performs with the popular music ensemble Final Approach and the jazz ensemble Pacific Showcase.
Airman Vila entered the Air Force in October 2023 following a career as a broadcast technician and freelance audio engineer. Prior to his current role, he served as the audio engineer at the Band of the West, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.
Airman Vila has deployed in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and SPARTAN SHIELD, promoting morale, diplomacy, and outreach to coalition partners and embassies throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
EDUCATION
2021 Bachelor of Arts, General Music, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, W.Va.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. December 2023 – June 2025, Audio Engineer, USAF Band of the West, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas (October 2024-January 2025, Audio Engineer, USAF Central Band, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
2. June 2025 – Present, Audio Engineer, USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia, Yokota AB, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with bronze campaign star
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
Air and Space Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 Senior Airman Below-the-Zone
2025 Musician of the 3rd Quarter, Band of the Pacific-Asia
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class Nov. 30, 2023
Senior Airman Aug. 10, 2025
(Current as of January 2026)