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| | Technical Sergeant Bennett Weidemann | |
Technical Sergeant Bennett Weidemann, a native of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is a percussionist with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Additionally, he deployed with the AFCENT Band to southwest Asia in 2004 and 2008.
Sergeant Weidemann attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and completed an Associate's Degree in Applied Music from the Community College of the Air Force. He has studied with Steve Houghton, John "Muzz" Muzzy, Doug DeMorrow, Dr. Francis McBeth, and Eugene Corporon .
Prior to joining the United States Air Force, Technical Sergeant Weidemann toured with the OBU Wind Ensemble through Rome, Florence, Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague. He also performed for several on-stage productions, including "My Fair Lady," "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," and "Festival of Christmas."
ASSIGNMENTS:
2001-2011 Hanscom AFB, MA
2011-present Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION:
2006 Airman Leadership School
AWARDS:
2005 AF Band of Liberty Airman of the Year
2006 John L. Levitow Award, Airman Leadership School
2006 AF Band of Liberty Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2006 AFMC Public Affairs Outstanding Band Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2007 Electronic Systems Center Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter
2007 AF Band of Liberty Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2010 AF Band of Liberty Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2010 Electronic Systems Center Honor Guard Enlisted Member of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
2010 Electronic System Center Honor Guard Enlisted Member of the Year
2011 Electronic Systems Center Honor Guard Enlisted Member of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
DECORATIONS:
Air Force Commendation Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal, 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Unit Award
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Bronze Service Star
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