Chief Master Sergeant Robert S.K. Lee III

Chief Master Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee III, serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Hawaii National Guard. In this position his responsibilities include advising the Adjutant General on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, health of the force, and enlisted professional development of Hawaii National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.

Lee was born at Johnson Airbase, Japan, on Feb. 4, 1960. In the summer of 1978, he graduated from James B. Castle High School in Kaneohe, Hawaii. His military career began shortly after when he enlisted as an Airman Basic/E-1 in the Active Duty Air Force Feb. 11, 1980. He completed Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Satcomm/Wideband Technical Training School at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. in the fall of 1980.

Since then Lee would serve as a Satcomm/Wideband technician at the 1957th Communications Squadron at Wheeler Air Force Base, Hawaii. In January 1987 he palace chased to the Hawaii Air National Guard assigned to the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron where he entered the “full-time” air technician program in 1990 as an Electronic Mechanic assigned to Mt. Kaala Air Force Station. He was selected as the Radio Maintenance Supervisor in July 2000 and then became the Maintenance Superintendent in 2004. 

In December 2009, Lee was selected as the State Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Hawaii Air National Guard and Senior Enlisted Leader of the Hawaii National Guard. Lee has been a member of the HIANG Base Honor Guard program since 1998, and served as the State program’s Superintendent 2002 to 2006. He is also a member of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard and an Assistant Football Coach with the Damien Memorial High School football program.

EDUCATION

• 1980  Basic Military Training School, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas
• 1980  Satcomm/Wideband Technical Training School, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi
• 1983  NCO Orientation Course – In residence
• 1986  NCO Leadership School – In residence
• 1997  USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy – Non-residence
• 1999  Associates Degree in Electronic Technology
• 2001  USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy – Non-residence
• 2002  USAF-Reserves Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy – In residence
• 2004  ANG Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course – In residence
• 2005  USAF Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course – In residence
• 2009  Bachelor’s of Science in Occupational Education – Wayland Baptist University, HI

ASSIGNMENTS

1. September 1980 – December 1982, Wideband/Comm Equip Specialist, 2049th Communications Group, McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, California
2. December 1982 – January 1987, Ground Entry Point Specialist, 1957th Communications Group, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
3. January 1987 – July 2000, Comm Maintenance Technician, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
4. July 2000 – June 2004, Comm Systems Superintendent, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
5. June 2004 – December 2006, Comm Systems Chief Enlisted Manager, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
6. December 2006 – January 2010, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 154th Wing, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
7. February 2010 to Present, State Command Chief Master Sergeant, HIANG and Senior Enlisted Leader, Hawaii National Guard, HQ HING, Ft. Ruger, Hawaii

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Meritorious Service Medal w/1 Bronze Oak Leaf
• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 Bronze Oak Leaf clusters
• Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/2 Bronze Oak Leaf clusters
• Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/ 4 Bronze Oak Leaf clusters
• National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Korean Defense Service Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Long Tour
• Air Force Longevity Service Award w/ 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ Hour Glass Device
• USAF Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
• Air Force Training Ribbon
• Hawaii Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Kahili
• Hawaii State Humanitarian Service medal
• Hawaii Recruiting Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

• Staff Sergeant – October 1, 1986
• Technical Sergeant – August 16, 1993
• Master Sergeant – February 11, 1998
• Senior Master Sergeant – April 7, 2002
• Chief Master Sergeant – June 1, 2004

Last updated February 2013