SSgt Marik R. Chrisman is a vocalist assigned to the Air Force Band of Flight, operating out of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
Initially enlisting as a Cyber Systems Operator, SSgt Chrisman joined the service in August of 2019 directly after graduating High School. Upon completion of Basic Military Training, he spent four months in Technical Training at Keesler Air Force Base, MS before being assigned to the 83rd Network Operations Squadron located at Langley AFB, VA. His hard work and job proficiency as an operator of the Cyber Security and Control System (CSCS) Weapon System led to a Jr. Technician of the Quarter award, an Information Dominance award, and a Jr. Technician of the Year award which was recognized at the Group level. In October of 2023, he auditioned with the Air Force Band of the Golden West at Travis AFB, CA and was awarded his current position in the Band of Flight.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music, Boston MA – In Progress
2021 CompTIA Security Plus Certification
2022 Network Management Infrastructure Associate Certification
2023 Airman Leadership School, Langley AFB, VA
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 2019 – October 2019, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. October 2019 – February 2020, 336th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
3. February 2020 – February 2024, 83rd Network Operations Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia
4. February 2024 – Present, USAF Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 Junior Technician of the Quarter, 83rd Network Operations Squadron
2022 Information Dominance Cyber Airman of the Year, 83rd Network Operations Squadron
2022 Junior Technician of the Year, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class October 11, 2019
Senior Airman February 11, 2022
Staff Sergeant June 1, 2024
(Current as of July 2024)