Airmen First Class Christopher Stein, a native of Chicago Illinois, is a trumpet player with the United States Air Force (USAF) Band of the West. In 2015 he earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to enlistment, Airman Stein was a freelance musician and educator in Chicago, traveled the world playing music on cruise ships, and most recently toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra for several years. In his free time Airman Stein enjoys watching sports, playing video games and trying different cuisines from all over the world.
Education:
2015: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago
Assignments:
March 2024-May 2024, Student, Basic Military Training, JBSA Lackland, TX
May 2024-Present, Trumpet player, USAF Band of the West, JBSA Lackland, TX
Major Awards and Decorations:
Honor Graduate – Basic Military Training
Effective Date of Promotion:
Airman First Class- 3 May 2024