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
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October 2023 – November 2023, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
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December 2023 – June 2025, Audio Engineer, Band of the West, JBSA-Lackland, Texas
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June 2025 – Present, Audio Engineer, Band of the Pacific-Asia, Yokota Air Base, Japan
(CURRENT AS OF AUGUST 2025)