Senior Airman Braeden Bissell

SENIOR AIRMAN BRAEDEN BISSELL 

Senior Airman Braeden Bissell is a dedicated crew chief for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration team, based out of the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The mission of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration team is to showcase the unique aerial capabilities of the Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter, the F-35A Lightning II, as well as highlight the history of the Air Force’s service through heritage formation flights.  SrA Bissell is responsible for any F-35A scheduled maintenance and inspections and ensuring its safe flight and performance during the airshow season.

Airman Bissell grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and entered the United States Air Force in December, 2021. He has over two years experience on the F-35A Lightning II aircraft. Hill Air Force Base is his first assignment.  

EDUCATION: 
2019 Kennedy Highschool, Cedar Rapids, IA
2021 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2022 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Cold) Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
2022 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Hot) Training, Eglin AFB, FL

ASSIGNMENTS: 
2022 362nd TRS Sheppard AFB, TX
2022 359th TRS Eglin AFB, FL
2022 421st FGS Hill AFB, UT