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Farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Ann Hinote

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  • By Technical Sgt. Brandon Chaney
Washington D.C. --  May was somewhat of a bittersweet month for the Ceremonial Brass when one of its members, Chief Master Sgt. Ann Hinote, retired after 25 years of service. The ceremony was held at historic Hangar II on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and was officiated by retired commander of The United States Air Force Band, Col. Dennis M. Layendecker.

Throughout her career, Chief Hinote performed on both the euphonium and trombone with the Concert Band and Ceremonial Brass. In addition to her performing duties, she was the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Band's logistics section. Originally from Canton, Ohio, her career in the Air Force began in 1988.

Before joining the Air Force, Chief Hinote performed as a featured soloist and clinician at the University of Wisconsin Indianhead Arts Center Summer Concert Band Clinic in Shell Lake, Wis. Additionally, she won third prize at the International Brass Congress Solo Euphonium Competition. Chief Hinote holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Akron and a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan. Her teachers include Tucker Jolly, Brian Bowman, Abe Torchinsky, H. Dennis Smith, James Desano and Edward Zadrozny.

Air Force career highlights include performing as a featured soloist at the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic, as well as the 1993 and 2010 International Tuba and Euphonium Conferences and the first International Women's Brass Conference held at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Additionally, she served as the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Band's State Funeral Plan Support. In this position, she was responsible for the coordination and mission readiness of Air Force Bands tasked to support former President Ronald Reagan's state funeral.

Always one to impart excellent words of wisdom, Chief Hinote stated, "Make the best of every situation and always try to stay positive. Your time in the military is short, so try to cherish every moment."

Chief Hinote plans to remain in the Washington, D.C. area continuing her lifelong passion of caring for dogs at a local animal shelter. The Band will always treasure her as a musician and as a person and wishes her the best as she transitions into the next chapter of her life!Farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Ann Hinote