Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper
Senior Airman Nicholas Rupiper is a Public Affairs Specialist for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He is responsible for managing the team’s social media platforms, coordinating community engagement and recruiting efforts, and communicating the team's message to an international audience. His work directly supports the team’s mission to highlight the capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter and to honor Air Force heritage through formation flight demonstrations.
SrA Rupiper grew up in Santa Rosa, California, and entered the Air Force in April 2019 as a Public Affairs Specialist. He is trained in photography, videography, graphic design, writing, and media and community relations. He has also completed advanced motion media training to enhance his capabilities in video production and editing for high-visibility public affairs missions.
EDUCATION
2019 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2020 Mass Communication Specialist Course, Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, MD
2022 Intermediate Motion Media Course, Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, MD
2023 Airman Leadership School, Fairchild AFB, WA
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2019 – November 2019, Student, 336th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS
2. November 2019 – June 2020, Student, 336th Training Squadron Detachment 2, Fort George G. Meade, MD
3. June 2020 – August 2024, Visual Information Specialist, 336th Training Support Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA
4. August 2024 – Present, Public Affairs Specialist, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, UT
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Achievement Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with 1 oak leaf cluster