Chief Master Sgt. Derek A. Hudson is the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 367th Recruiting Group, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. As the Group Senior Enlisted Leader, he executes the commander’s intent and is responsible for advising on all aspects of employment, training, readiness, resilience, and development for more than 450 military personnel at 240 locations worldwide. The Group is responsible for all accessions required to meet reserve readiness and end-strength requirements. He also advises the commander on requirements at the direction of Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command recruiting entities and higher Headquarters liaison teams, to include integration optimization and talent management.
Chief Master Sgt. Hudson is a native of Denver, CO. He joined the Air Force in July 1999. After Basic and Technical Training, he was assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron, Holloman AFB, NM as a tactical aircraft maintenance technician where he worked on the F-117a Stealth Fighter. In Feb 2003, he deployed to Al Udeid AB, Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In January 2004, Chief Hudson volunteered to become an Air Force Recruiter and has since excelled in multiple positions to include Line Recruiter, In-Service Recruiter, HQ Production Analyst, Flight Chief, and Senior Enlisted Leader for both RegAF and AFR.
EDUCATION
2000 - Crew Chief Apprentice Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2003 - USAF Airman Leadership School, Holloman AFB, New Mexico
2004 - Air Force Recruiting School, Lackland AFB, Texas
2008 - Associate of Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2008 - Associate of Science, Human Resource Management, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2008 - USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
2011 - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Non-resident
2014 - USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2015 - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership and Development Course, Robins AFB, Georgia
2017 - Chief Orientation Course, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
2020 - Business Continuity, DRI International, New York
2021 - Executive Leadership Development Program, University of Southern California, California
ASSIGNMENTS
1. February 2000 - March 2004, Dedicated Crew Chief, Holloman AFB, New Mexico
2. March 2004 - November 2007, Line Recruiter, Pasadena, California
3. November 2007 - July 2009, Line/In-Service Recruiter, Aurora/Buckley AFB, Colorado
4. July 2009 - July 2012, In-Service/Lead Recruiter, Malmstrom AFB, Montana
5. July 2012 - July 2014, Production Analyst, Robins AFB, Georgia
6. July 2014 - May 2016, Flight Chief, Patrick AFB, Florida
7. May 2016 - June 2017, Flight Chief, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
8. June 2017 - June 2019, Flight Chief, Peterson AFB, Colorado
9. June 2019 - November 2022, 351 RCS Senior Enlisted Leader, Marietta, Georgia
10. November 2022 - September 2024, Chief – AFRS Strategic Marketing Division, Randolph AFB, Texas
11. September 2024 - September 2025, 367 RCG Operations Superintendent, Robins AFB, Georgia
12. September 2025 - Present, 367 RCG Senior Enlisted Leader, Robins AFB, Georgia
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device and oak leaf cluster
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with three oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic July 7, 1999
Airman First Class August 20, 1999
Senior Airman December 20, 2001
Staff Sergeant August 1, 2003
Technical Sergeant April 1, 2008
Master Sergeant November 1, 2010
Senior Master Sergeant December 1, 2014
Chief Master Sergeant December 1, 2017
(Current as of Sep 2025)