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164th Airlift Wing Commander

Col Raymond S. Robinson IV is the Commander of the 164 Airlift Wing, Memphis, Tennessee.  One of the Air National Guard's five strategic airlift wings, the 164th is trained and equipped to provide rapid global mobility in C-17 aircraft supporting National Security Objectives. In peacetime, the 164th reports to the Governor of Tennessee providing emergency relief and support to civil defense authorities preserving peace, order and public safety. The Wing comprises approximately 1000 personnel with over 300 military civil service and civilian employees.

Col Robinson graduated from the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School in May 1987. Next, he received his commission as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy in May 1991. His previous assignment was the Commander, 164 Operations Group, Memphis Tennessee, where he oversaw flying operations for eight C-5A aircraft before leading the conversion to eight C-17A aircraft. Moreover, he led over 170 Air Guard Technicians, Active Guard/Reservists, and Traditional Guardsmen supporting and executing strategic airlift missions. As a Command Pilot, he has commanded combat support missions during Operations NORTHERN WATCH, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN. In addition, he is MD-11 Pilot at United Parcel Service.

EDUCATION:
1991 - Bachelor's Degree, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
1995 - Master's Degree, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
1995 - Squadron Officer's School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2006 - Air Command and Staff College  (Non-resident program)
2008 - Air War College (Non-resident program)

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Aug 1991 - Sep 1992 - Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, OK
2. Sep 1992 -  Jul 1995 - C-17 Test Project Manager, Edwards AFB, CA
3. Jul 1995 - Dec 1998 - Asst Flight Commander/C-141 Aircraft Commander, McChord AFB, WA
4. Dec 1998 - Dec 2000 - C-141 Instructor Pilot/Training Flight Commander, McGuire AFB, NJ
5. Dec 2000 - Nov 2005 - C-141C Instructor Pilot, 155 Airlift Squadron, Memphis ANGB, TN
6. Nov 2005 - Apr 2008 - C-5A Pilot/Flight Commander, 155 Airlift Squadron, Memphis ANGB, TN
7. Apr  2008 - Jul 2010 - Operations Officer, 155 Airlift Squadron, Memphis ANGB, TN
8. Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 - Commander, 155 Airlift Squadron, Memphis ANGB, TN
9. Jun 2011 - Jan 2015 - Commander, 164 Operations Group, Memphis ANGB, TN
10. Jan 2015 - Present - Vice Commander, 164 Airlift Wing, Memphis ANGB, TN
11. May 2016 - Present - Commander, 164 Airlift Wing, Memphis ANGB, TN

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight Hours: More than 6000 hours
Aircraft Flown: C-141, C-5, C-17, T-1, F-16, F-15, C-23, A-37, MD-11, B757, B767 and B747

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATION
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal, 1 Device
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 4 Devices
Combat Readiness Medal, 5 Devices
National Defense Service Medal, 1 Device
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 2 Devices
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
AF Overseas Ribbon Short
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award, 2 Devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 1 Device
Air Force Training Ribbon
Tennessee National Guard War Service Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES of PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 29 May 1991
First Lieutenant 29 May 1993
Captain  29 May 1995
Major   26 Jun 2001
Lieutenant Colonel   8 Aug 2006
Colonel             17 Dec 2011