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1SG Christopher Burnett

Army | Army Musician

Dates of Service: Jul 1974 - Oct 1996

RETIRED

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Saxophonist, educator, and military band veteran Christopher L. Burnett is known for his warm and lyrical jazz sound. Following a 20-plus year military career during which he taught and performed, Burnett embarked on a fruitful career teaching at a university and became a performer, releasing professional commercial albums worldwide. * Biography by Matt Collar / AllMusic, TIVO (2023)

Military Experiences

May 1993 - Oct 1996

Company First Sergeant

399th Band, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Central Region | Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC) Honorable Military Service Retirement

Apr 1992 - May 1993

Company First Sergeant

US Army Element, Armed Forces School of Music | Norfolk, VA

Meritorious Service Medal

Apr 1990 - Apr 1992

Unit Leader, Associate Conductor and Featured Soloist

CINCSOUTH (NATO) Band | Naples, Italy

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Apr 1983 - Mar 1990

Band Group Leader, Associate Conductor and Featured Soloist

399th Band, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Central Region | Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC) Army Achievement Medal

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