Brian Scott Robinson (born 7 December 1965) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as commander of the Air Education and Training Command since May 20, 2022.[2][3] He previously served as the deputy commander of the Air Mobility Command.[4]

Robinson was born in 1965 and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;[5] his father, William served in the United States Army.[1] He attended the Philadelphia High School of Engineering and Philadelphia University, earning a Bachelor's degree in computer science in 1987.

In July 2020, the United States Senate confirmed his promotion to lieutenant general and nomination to become the deputy commander of Air Mobility Command, replacing Lieutenant General Jacqueline Van Ovost, who was set to become commander of the major command.[6][7]

Awards and decorations

Robinson speaks at the 2022 AETC change of command ceremony on 20 May
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
 Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 scarlet ribbon with width-4 ultramarine blue stripe at center, surrounded by width-1 white stripes. Width-1 white stripes are at the edges.
 Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges. Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Antarctica Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

Effective dates of promotions

Rank[4] Date
Second Lieutenant 15 December 1987
First Lieutenant 15 December 1989
Captain 15 December 1991
Major 1 July 1999
Lieutenant Colonel 1 March 2004
Colonel 1 June 2009
Brigadier General 2 March 2014
Major General 17 November 2017
Lieutenant General 14 August 2020


References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States government.

  1. ^ a b Brosius, Jeanni (21 October 2012). "Col. Brian 'Smokey' Robinson: Effective leadership requires trust in people". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Senior Leader Announcement: Week of April 5". United States Air Force. 5 April 2022.
  3. ^ "PN1908 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson — Air Force". United States Congress. 4 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson (USAF)". United States Air Force. 17 October 2020. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ Van Zandt, Emily (26 May 2013). "Col. Brian Scott Robinson". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  6. ^ "New Leaders Nominated for ACC, AMC". 9 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Senate Confirms New Bosses of AMC, ACC". 24 July 2020.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing
2012–2013 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Vice Commander of the 618th Air Operations Center
2013–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 618th Air Operations Center
2015–2016
Preceded by Director of Operations of the Air Mobility Command
2016–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the United States Air Force
2017–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations of the United States Transportation Command
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the Air Mobility Command
2020–2022 		Vacant
Preceded by Commander of the Air Education and Training Command
2022–present 		Incumbent
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_S._Robinson
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