A1C Aimee Banister is a bass player with the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA. She entered active-duty service January 2024 and has been assigned to the band since March 2024.
Originally from Edmond, Oklahoma, Airman Banister graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma where she earned a Master of Jazz Studies – Commercial Music Production. Her primary mentors were Jeff Kidwell and Lee Rucker. Before starting her Air Force career, Airman Banister was an active performer and teacher in the Oklahoma City Area.
Education
2022 Bachelor’s in Jazz Performance – Double Bass, University of Central Oklahoma
2024 Master’s in Jazz Studies – Commercial Music Production, University of Central Oklahoma
Assignments
- January 2024 – March 2024, Student, Basic Military Training, JBSA Lackland, TX
- March 2024 – present, Regional Band Bass, Band of the Golden West, Travis AFB, CA
Awards and Decorations
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (6 March 2024)
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon (6 March 2024)
Air and Space Training Ribbon (6 March 2024)
Effective Date of Promotion
Airmen First Class – 6 March 2024