First Sergeant Pedro F. Quiñones is a native of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. He entered the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in 1985 and then transferred to the Regular Army in 1987. He has over 35 years of experience directing, leading and participating in musical organizations to include jazz ensembles, salsa-Latin bands, rock bands, concert bands, and ceremonial units. His military assignments include 544th Military Police Company, Yauco, Puerto Rico; 410th Military Police Company, Fort Hood, TX; 411th Military Police Company, Fort Hood, TX; 1st Calvary Division Military Police Company, Fort Hood, TX; the 1st Calvary Division Band, Fort Hood, TX; the 36th Army Band, Fort Huachuca, AZ; the 2nd Infantry Division Band, Camp Red Cloud, Republic of Korea; two assignments with The Army Ground Forces Band, Fort McPherson, GA; The United States Army Japan Band, Camp Zama, Japan, and the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE) International Band, Casteau, Belgium.

First Sergeant Quiñones holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, Florida. He maintains the C1 additional skill identifier on the electric bass guitar signifying musical excellence. First Sergeant Quiñones is also a great trumpet player, an instrument which he has played since childhood.

His military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advanced Army Non-Commissioned Officers Course, First Sergeant Course, and the Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course. First Sergeant Quiñones' awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, and two Army Achievement Medals.