STAFF SERGEANT DEVIN CHRISTIANSEN
Staff Sergeant Devin Christiansen is an avionics craftsman 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. SSgt Christiansen is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the advanced avionics suite to ensure safety and success performing the demonstration during the season.
SSgt Christiansen grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and entered the U.S. Air Force in April, 2017. He has over 6 years of F-35 experience in the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron and has deployed to U.S Central Command in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE twice as well as Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT.
EDUCATION:
2013 Lakeland Highschool, Rathdrum, ID
2017 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2021 Airman Leadership School, Hill AFB, UT
ASSIGNMENTS:
April 2017 324th TRS Sheppard AFB, TX
August 2017 359th TRS Eglin AFB, FL
December 2017 421st FGS Hill AFB, UT