Master Sergeant Jason Kraemer is the United States Air Force's F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team Superintendent based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. As the aerial demonstration team superintendent, he is responsible for representing Air Combat Command, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense at more than 20 air shows annually. He leads the 10-member enlisted F-22 Demonstration Team and oversees all maintenance actions performed on the Lockheed Martin $143M demo aircraft. By doing so, he ensures the demonstration pilot is equipped with a safe, reliable, and effective F-22 Raptor to execute his aerial maneuvers for more than 10 million spectators around the world each year.

MSgt Kraemer was born in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Maumee High School in 1997. On 25 March 1998, he enlisted into the United States Air Force. He has held various positions within the aircraft maintenance career field culminating in his most recent position as the F-22A Demonstration Team Superintendent. He has deployed in support of Operation Northern Watch, Operation Sothern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

EDUCATION:
2012: Associates of Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, VA

ASSIGNMENTS:
1998 - 2000: F-15C Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, Langley AFB, VA
2000 - 2003: F-15C Dedicated Crew Chief, Langley AFB, VA
2003 - 2004: East Coast F-15C Demonstration Team Dedicated Crew Chief, Langley AFB, VA
2004 - 2006: F-15C Dedicated Crew Chief, Langley AFB, VA
2006 - 2007: F-22A 1st Operations Group Flagship Dedicated Crew Chief, Langley AFB, VA
2007 - 2008: Lead Crew Chief, F-22A Aerial Demonstration Team, Langley AFB, VA
2008 - 2009: F-22A Flight Line Expeditor, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA

2009 - 2010: U-2 Flight Line Expeditor, Osan AB, Republic of Korea
2010 - 2013: F-22A Lead Aircraft Section Chief, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
2013 - Present: Superintendent, F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team, Langley AFB, Virginia

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit with five Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with two Bronze Stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
2006 CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year


EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Master Sergeant: 1 Feb 2012
Technical Sergeant: 1 Apr 2007
Staff Sergeant: 1 Jun 2002
Senior Airman (Below the Zone): 25 Sep 2000
Airman 1st Class: 25 Jul 1999
Airman: 25 Sep 1998