Lt. Col. Hudson began his Army Career in 1989 at the age of 17. After graduation, he went to his local recruiting station and asked to be enlisted in the United States Army. After his initial enlistment, he went on to become a member of the prestigious 82nd Airborne Division and the equally notable 101st Airborne Division.
Lt. Col. Hudson’s initial enlistment was as a Private First Class, but in 1996 he attended the U.S. Officer Candidate School where he was chosen to be an Army Officer in the Infantry. As a result of that selection, he also attended the Infantry Course designed for newly commissioned Officers which led to a duty assignment at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky as an Infantry Platoon Leader.
While there he fulfilled several leadership roles that allowed him to foster an attitude of precision and accuracy. One of his most notable positions during this time was with the 1-187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, also known for their execution of Air Assault (AASLT) techniques.
Lt. Col. Hudson has attended several military schools and trainings. He has cultivated a reputable career while serving in Special Forces Units and attending the corresponding military schools to include: the Special Forces Qualification course, the Basic Infantry Officer’s Course, the advanced Armor Officer’s Course, and the Command and General Staff College. Hudson is also a graduate of Airborne School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, and Ranger School.
He then served as detachment commander of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) from 2003-2007 and 2008-2011. He has also held several significant positions as Battalion Assistant Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, Special Forces Company Commander, and as a Deputy Chief (J3) at Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force.
He has performed several tours with the 3rd Special Forces Group in support of military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Prior to becoming the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion Commander, he spent the past two years with the Exercise Division Chief for the Joint Special Operations Command. He has 26 years of faithful Army service.