Staff Sergeant Natalie Magaña, originally from San Antonio, Texas, enlisted in the United States Army in 2019 as a flutist. Staff Sgt. Magaña was assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band at Fort Bliss, Texas, before joining The United States Army Field Band in 2023. While at Fort Bliss, Staff Sgt. Magaña served as the Senior Operations NCO and Team Leader for the Woodwind Quintet. Staff Sgt. Magaña holds a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In her free time, Staff Sgt. Magaña enjoys performing new music for flute, freelance photography, and exploring local coffee shops.