Staff Sergeant Ryan P. Constantin

Staff Sergeant Ryan P. Constantin is originally from Covington, LA. After graduating from Covington High School in 1998, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. His first assignment was at Keesler AFB, MS, where he intermittently served from September 1998 through July 2005. From December 1999-March 2000, Ryan was deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch. From August-December 2001, he was deployed to Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom.

Upon his return to Keesler AFB, Ryan was selected for the Vehicle Control Function position where he was responsible for inspecting all government vehicles assigned to Keesler AFB, coordinating quarterly Top Wheels and annual vehicle roll-by’s, training newly appointed Vehicle Control Operators and conducting staff assistance visits. In November of 2002, Ryan was deployed to Al-Udied Air Base, Qatar. After his return, he was selected for the Fleet Manager position. His last deployment occurred again at Ali Al-Salem Air Base, Kuwait from March-September 2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sergeant Constantin joined The United States Air Force Academy Band in August of 2005. Some of his awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, and the Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.