CMSgt Robbie L. Hunt Jr. is assigned Command Chief Master Sergeant, 195th Wing, California Air National Guard. In this capacity he serves as the principal advisor to the Wing Commander on all matters affecting the readiness, training, professional development, morale, and welfare of the enlisted force. He provides leadership across seven geographically separated units conducting dynamic missions in cyber operations, space, intelligence, and communications, ensuring the 195th remains a mission-ready and strategically aligned Total Force organization.
Chief Hunt entered the Air Force in 1999 as a Communications - Computer Systems Operator. His extensive background includes application of communications and computer systems in support of special operations, cyber support, cyber operations, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, integrated air defense, and rescue missions. He has mobilized in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Jump Start, and Noble Eagle. During these operations he served in many supervisory and leadership roles at the squadron, group, and wing levels. In 2012 he was assigned to the Air National Guard Readiness Center, National Guard Bureau, A2/3/6/10, Operations Directorate as an Enlisted Functional Manager for Cyber Operations Support and later as Cyber & Space Systems Plans/Project Manager, working with NGB A2/3/6/10 leadership to develop goals and objectives that integrate information technology support and advise NGB A2/3/6/10 senior staff, on network communication systems integration, regional support issues, and requirements. He also served as a liaison with HQ USAF and other MAJCOMs and directed support for ANG network communications infrastructure. Prior to his current position he served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for Joint Task Force – Empire Shield, New York National Guard. In that role, he was the senior enlisted advocate for more than 850 personnel dedicated to protecting the New York City Metropolitan Area by maintaining capabilities necessary to deter, prevent, and respond to potential terrorist threats. He advised the Director of the Joint Staff on all enlisted matters, enforced good order and discipline, and ensured operational effectiveness across nine subordinate organizations across the New York City Metropolitan areas.
On December 12, 2023, Chief Hunt was selected to serve as the ANG Advisor to the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC/CCC). The position is a two-year assignment built to validate the the position requirements, effectiveness, suitability of available resources, and managerial feasibility. As the ANG Advisor to AFSGC/CCC, Chief is responsible for advising the AFGSC/CC, AFGSC/CCC, subordinate Command Chiefs, and HQ staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, utilization, health, morale and welfare of ANG enlisted Airmen and addresses shortfalls or challenges. Lastly, he is required upon request, to act on behalf or and serves as the AFGSC/CCC in absences, attending committees, councils, boards, military, and civilian functions.
EDUCATION
2004 Airman Leadership School, RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom
2009 Air Force Technical Training, Communications-Computer Systems Control, Keesler, AFB, Miss
2009 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2010 Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va., by correspondence
2010 Additional Duty First Sergeants Symposium, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2011 USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2012 Associate in Applied Science, Information Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2012 Leadership Challenge Program I, The Leadership Foundry (Xator Corporation) Alexandria, Va.
2013 USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Residence Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2014 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Arizona Global Campus, Tucson, Ariz.
2015 Cyberspace Superintendent Course, Air Education and Training Command, by correspondence
2015 Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences – General, University of Arizona Global Campus, Tucson, Ariz.
2017 Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2017 Contemporary Base Issues Course, Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J.
2018 Defense Support of Civil Authorities, Joint Knowledge Online, Suffolk, Va., by correspondence
2018 USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina, N.C.
2019 USAF Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2021 USAF Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2022 Reserve Component National Security Course, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
2022 Enterprise Perspective Seminar (Latin America), Allan L. Freed & Associates, Washington, D.C.
2023 USAF Executive Leadership Program in Managing Inclusion, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
2024 CMSgt Leadership Academy – Strategic Leader Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2024 Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Joint Base San Antonio, Tex.
2025 Senior Leaders in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 2000 - May 2001, student, Communications Operator, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2. May 2001 - July 2003, Information Systems Security Officer, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena AB, Japan
3. July 2003 - April 2004, Helpdesk Technician, 48th Communications Squadron RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
4. April 2004 - August 2006, COMSEC Custodian,48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
5. August 2006 -July 2007, COMSEC Accountant, 355th Communications Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
6. July 2007 - December 2009, Communications Computer Systems Operator, 214th Operations Support Squadron, Davis- Monthan AFB, Ariz.
7. December 2009 - April 2011, Cyber Surety Manager, Additional Duty First Sergeant, Joint Defense Operations Center, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.
8. April 2011 - April 2012, COMSEC Manager, A6 Directorate, HQ ANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
9. April 2012 - May 2016, Cyber Warfare Functional Area Manager/Cyber Operations Enlisted Functional Manager, A3 Directorate, HQANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
10. May 2016 -June 2017, Cyber Planning & Requirements, A23610 Directorate, HQ ANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
11. June 2017 - September 2020, Senior Enlisted Leader, 166th Mission Support Group, New Castle County Airport, New Castle, Del.
12. September 2020 - January, Senior Enlisted Leader, 106th Communications Squadron, Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, NY
13. August 2023 - June 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, Joint Task Force-Empire Shield, New York National Guard, Unite States Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
14. January 2024 - June 2025, Air National Guard Advisor-Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, La.
15. July 2025 - Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 195th Wing, Beale AFB, Calif.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster
STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Arizona Airman of the Year Ribbon
Delaware National Guard National Defense Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Outstanding Communication-Computer Systems Operations NCO of the Year, Air Combat Command
2009 Distinguished Graduate, Communications-Computer Systems Control Course
2009 Arizona Outstanding Airman of the Year, NCO Category
2014 Air Force Association Air National Guard Action Officer of the Year
2015 Blacks in Government Military Meritorious Service Award
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Graduates Association (NCOAGA) (Life Member)
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class, January 31, 2000
Senior Airman, May 31, 2002
Staff Sergeant, December 1, 2004
Technical Sergeant, July 24, 2007
Master Sergeant, October 13, 2009
Senior Master Sergeant, November 5, 2012
Chief Master Sergeant, July 1, 2017
(Current as of July 2025)