Master Sergeant Leonard F. Buscemi is the Superintendent of the F-35A Demonstration Team, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. A native of Macomb County, Mich., Sergeant Buscemi entered the Air Force in July 2012 and has served in a variety of roles as a fifth-generation tactical aircraft maintenance professional, including as a Dedicated Crew Chief and Section Chief.
In his current role, he advises the pilot and Team Commander on all issues impacting the mission effectiveness, morale, and readiness for 14 personnel across five different Air Force Specialty Codes. Sergeant Buscemi has deployed five times in support of Operations NOBLE EAGLE, INHERENT RESOLVE, SPARTAN SHIELD, and ATLANTIC RESOLVE. Prior to his current position, Sergeant Buscemi was the Crashed, Damaged, and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Section Chief for the 388th Maintenance Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah.
EDUCATION
2012 Basic Military Training, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
2012 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2013 F-22A Raptor Maintenance Training, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
2016 Airman Leadership School, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
2022 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapun Air Station, Germany
2025 Associate of Applied Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 2013 – June 2016, Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
2. June 2016 – August 2020, Dedicated Crew Chief, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
3. August 2020 – July 2021, Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team Dedicated Crew Chief, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
4. July 2021 – May 2023, Maintenance Operations Control Center Senior Controller, 48th Maintenance Group, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom
4. May 2023 – July 2024, F-35 Aircraft Section Chief, 493d Fighter Generation Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
5. July 2024 – November 2025, Crashed, Damaged, and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Section Chief, 388th Maintenance Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
6. November 2025 – Present, Superintendent, F-35A Demonstration Team, Hill AFB, Utah
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic July 24, 2012
Airman First Class September 21, 2012
Senior Airman January 21, 2015
Staff Sergeant August 1, 2016
Technical Sergeant December 1, 2020
Master Sergeant May 1, 2024
(Current as of March 2026)