JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Lackland Texas – The Air Force Services Center releases new episodes of the highly anticipated Artisan Air series, now streaming on AF Live app only.
The new series showcases the creativity and depth of talent in both the Air Force and Space Force.
“The Air Force Services Center recognizes that people are its greatest asset, accordingly we are putting audiences behind the scenes of service members’ lives and are engaging audiences with a new 30 episode series,” comments Richard Cooper, Strategic Marketing & Branding Specialist. “Our Over-The-Top (OTT) media channel, AF Live APP, will feature our Artisan Air series and showcases Airmen’s and Guardians’ most coveted interests.”
The series releases five more 30-minute episodes highlighting a mix of talent ranging from visual artists, musicians, and poets. Five new episodes will be released every Thursday through June 29th.
The series was recorded from September through December 2022 in Austin, Texas.
In addition to the series release, AFSVC plans to release songs from the episodes to music streaming platforms, adding to the Air Force’s extensive music catalog. At the end of the series release, the work of 13 musicians and a spoken word poet will be packaged in a digital album available on various streaming platforms on June 29.
“In part, this program is a tribute to all U.S. Airmen and Guardians who, at a moment’s notice are ready to risk all in defense of our great nation,” said Gary Lott, Chief Integrated Marketing and Branding. “Additionally, a special thanks to the Air Force Service Center for trusting us to execute new concepts that highlight our people on a more personalized level.”
Additionally, all eligible Department of Defense ID cardholders will have the chance to win a limited-edition vinyl recording. Watch for more details on the AF Live app for iOS and Android.
About Episodes 6-10 Streaming on June 1
Artisan Air continues to roll out its programming on the AF Live app. The new series takes a look at five new airmen and guardians and their extraordinary talents outside of their military duty. Each episode tells the story of dedication to craft and service to the nation. The following episodes are now streaming:
- SrA Clarissa Tweed – 36 LRS/LGRV, Andersen AFB
- SSgt Derek Skelton – 147 ASOS, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
- SrA Daryl Bowden Jr. -15AMXS, Offutt AFB
- SSgt Connor Remboldt – 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field ANGB
- SSgt Sarah Brice – DINFOS, Fort Meade, MD
SrA Clarissa Tweed is a talented graphic artist who is influenced by the Japanese Anime style and storylines. In her episode she reflects on her talents and how she nurtured her art she reflects, “These pieces are some of my favorite works I did over the year of 2022. There’s nothing exactly too special of them, rather they are just characters I like to draw. My original characters have more meaning to me since they are my own creations. Hopefully one day I will be able to follow through with my story that I have planned out for them.”
SSgt Derek Skelton is a country singer songwriter who found his voice early on in church. The SSgt based at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base brings a touch of soul to the iconic country sounds heard in today’s music. He draws from a wide variety of influences that span from Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban to Gavin DeGraw.
SrA Daryl Bowden, Jr is a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter based at Offutt AFB. The accomplished musician draws inspiration from Charles Bradly and has been compared to the likes of John Legend and Stevie Wonder. He presents three original songs.
SSgt Connor Remboldt describes himself as a metalsmith, visual artist and designer. Based in Forbes Field ANGB, the artist creates tactical artwork out of objects that speak to him in addition to digital work. A few pieces that he highlights in his episode include a possum bone broach, his wife’s engagement ring, and a gold leaf accented egg shell necklace to name a few.
In Ssgt Sarah Brice episode she takes us into her world of cosplay. She says, “I “play dress-up” on a large scale by bringing characters to life. I am my own makeup artist, designer, director, actor, etc. Whether it be re-creating a character or making someone entirely new, I have full creative freedom to dive deep into a storyline, or break character to do or say something that is uniquely me. Cosplaying is like writing a story in physical form; you are only limited by your imagination. I find joy in cosplay!”
In addition to the new episodes, SSgt Derek Skelton and SrA Daryl Bowden Jr. will be releasing three songs each on June 1st. Their journey along with the other artists will be available on the AF Live app, and on all music streaming platforms.
Connect:
- SrA Clarissa Tweed – 36 LRS/LGRV, Andersen AFB IG
- SSgt Derek Skelton – 147 ASOS, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base Website | IG
- SrA Daryl Bowden Jr. -15AMXS, Offutt AFB IG
- SSgt Connor Remboldt – 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field ANGB IG
- SSgt Sarah Brice – DINFOS, Fort Meade, MD Facebook | IG
Full Session:
Wk 1
MSgt Trevor Clark – 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis AFB
SrA Adrianna Parson – SHAPE International Band NATO HQ SHAPE/
Mons, Belgium
TSgt Amy James – 64th Air Refueling Squadron, Pease ANGB, NH
TSgt George Linen – 765th ABS, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal
SSgt Jonathan Delise – 553rd Air Force Band, Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA
Wk 2
SrA Clarissa Tweed – 36 LRS/LGRV, Andersen AFB
SSgt Derek Skelton – 147 ASOS, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
SrA Daryl Bowden Jr. -15AMXS, Offutt AFB
SSgt Connor Remboldt – 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field ANGB
SSgt Sarah Brice – DINFOS, Fort Meade, MD
Wk 3
SSgt Roberto Hernandez Nieves – 823d Red Horse SQ, Hurlburt Field, FL
SrA William Rosado – 1st Combat Camera Squadron, JBCharleston, SC
SSgt Kenneth Diaz Figueroa – 143rd Airlift Wing, Rhode Island ANG
Capt Lindsay Cordero – AFGSC CCX, Barksdale AFB, LA
TSgt Ashlyn – 69th Cyberspace Squadron, Schriever Space Force Base,CO
Wk 4
TSgt Aaron Evins – AFPC Evaluations/ Recognitions, Randolph AFB
SrA Nina-Sophia Pacheco – 134 Air Refueling Wing, 572nd Band of the South, McGhee Tyson ANG Base
SrA Sarah Porrazza – 4RS/MXAAS, Andersen AFB, Guam
TSgt Seth Groves – 434 OSS, Grissom ARB, IN
Maj Kim Panagsagan – USSF/S8, Pentagon
Wk 5
SrA Jonathan Bell -802d Force Support Squadron, JBSA Lackland AFB
A1C Colton Richards – 27th SOSS, Cannon AFB
Capt Cydnée Reese – 350th ARS, McConnell AFB
Capt Jacob Bryant – Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB
A1C Mandie Simon – 20 EMS, Shaw AFB
Wk 6
TSgt Nicholas Brown – 31st Munitions Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy
SSgt Erasmus Hartsfield – Andrews AFB
2d LT Touacha Her – 349 AMW, Travis AFB
Special Bonus Episodes
Follow the Series:
Streaming at www.AFLive.tv
Website: https://theaflive.com/
