Master Sergeant Amy Robinson is the 237th Intelligence Squadron (237 IS) First Sergeant, Tennessee Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Nashville, Tennessee. She is responsible for ensuring the military and family readiness for the Airmen of the 237th Intelligence Squadron. She provides leadership and direction to both full-time and traditional military intelligence and communications personnel. She assists both her commander and the commander of the 118th Intelligence Support Reconnaissance Group by managing programs specific to the morale, care, good order and discipline of the Airmen under her umbrella.
MSgt Robinson enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1998 as a Security Forces Member. After she graduated from Security Forces technical school, she was stationed at two bases and completed several deployments and temporary duties in the Air Force and then palace-chased while stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base. She joined the Air Force Reserve in June 2006 continuing to work in her active duty capacity. She managed the Base Access Program until moving to the 477th Fighter Group in October 2007 on a new adventure to stand up the first F22 Squadron for the Air Force Reserves in Alaska. Her versatile skill set and ability to transition were significant in setting up programs for Airmen and their families under the Air Force Services umbrella. After initializing the programs, she returned to Security Forces in February 2008. While serving with the 176th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), she was instrumental in increasing the readiness and quality control inspection measures for the Airmen. Her efforts were integral exceeding the Operational Readiness Inspection guidelines for the Alaska Air National Guard.
She’s been deployed in support of contingency operations numerous times for OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH, OPERATION BALANCE PISTON, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, with more than 400 days spent overseas. She served as first a Squad Leader and then the Operation’s Superintendent for the 118th Security Forces Squadron from 2016-2020. Additionally, she began a civilian career in Federal Law Enforcement in August 2001- April 2023. She transitioned to Logistics and currently works for the Military Division of American President Lines. She is active in the community, providing response capability for her church during services and special events. Prior to her current position, the master sergeant was the Additional Duty First Sergeant for the 237th Intelligence Squadron, 118th Intelligence Support Reconnaissance Group, Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Tennessee.
EDUCATION
1998 Security Forces Technical School, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), San Antonio, Texas
2002 Airman Leadership School, Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska
2005 Basic Combat Convoy Course, Camp Bullis, San Antonio, Texas
2006 Security Forces 7-Level School, Camp Bullis, San Antonio, Texas
2007 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence
2011 Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETC), Little Rock, Ark.
2014 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix, by correspondence
2015 Instructor Development Course, LETC, Little Rock, Ark.
2017 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence
2017 FBI National Academy, Quantico, Va.
2017 Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2021 First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Montgomery, Ala.
2024 First Sergeant 2.0 Course, JB Andrews, Maryland, Washington
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 27, 1998–June 2, 2002, Security Forces Journeyman, 355th SFS, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona
2. July 6, 2002–Sep. 30, 2007, Security Forces Craftsman, 3rd SFS, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
3. Oct. 1, 2007–Feb. 7, 2008, Personnel Helper, 477th Fighter Group, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
4. Feb. 8, 2008–Nov. 27, 2016, Security Forces Standards and Evaluations, 176th SFS, Alaska
5. Nov. 28, 2016–Feb. 9, 2020, Security Forces Superintendent, 118th SFS, Berry Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Tenn.
6. Feb. 10, 2020–May 1, 2021, Additional Duty First Sergeant, 118th Medical Group, Berry Field ANGB, Tenn.
7. May 1, 2021–July 1, 2021, Additional Duty First Sergeant, 237th Intelligence Squadron, Berry Field ANGB, Tenn.
8. July 2, 2021–Present, First Sergeant, 118th Intelligence Support Readiness Group, 237 Intelligence Squadron, Berry Field ANGB, Tenn.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2002 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
2003 NCO of the Quarter, 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Enlisted Association of the National Guard
Air Force Sergeants Association
FBI National Academy Association
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airmen First Class, Jan. 17, 1999
Senior Airman, March 17, 2001
Staff Sergeant, Feb. 1, 2003
Technical Sergeant, June 1, 2009
Master Sergeant, Oct. 15, 2013
(current as of August 2024)