Airman First Class Gabriel Ottomanelli is a native of Melbourne, Florida. He received an Associate of Science Degree in Sound Production as well as an Associate of Science Degree in Music Production from Valencia College in May of 2023. In August of 2024, Airman Ottomanelli joined the Air Force and was assigned to the Band of the West, JBSA-Lackland, TX. Prior to his current Air Force assignment, A1C Ottomanelli was a high-achieving independent audio engineer. In his spare time, Airman Ottomanelli likes to play guitar, write music, skateboard, and play soccer.
EDUCATION:
2019: Technical Certificate in Audio Visual Production, Valencia College
2020: Technical Certificate in Digital Music Technology, Valenica College
2020: ProTools Expert Certified, Avid Technology
2020: Dante Level 3 Certified, Audinate
2022: Dolby Atmos Certified, Dolby Laboratories
2023: Associate of Science in Music Production, Valencia College
2023: Associate of Science in Sound Production, Valencia College
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. August 2024 – October 2024, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2. October 2024 – Present, Audio Engineer, Band of the West, JBSA-Lackland, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
Air and Space Basic Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2025: Band of the West Airman of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
2025: Band of the West Airman of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter
2025: Band of the West Team of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
2026: Band of the West Airman of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class – October 2024
Senior Airman - 20 December 2026
current as of August 2026