Brian S. Robinson
Quick Facts
Biography
Brian Scott Robinson (born December 7, 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. He previously served as the deputy commander of the Air Mobility Command.
Robinson was born in 1965 and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his father, William served in the United States Army. 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.
Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge | |
Headquarters Air Force Badge |
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster | |
Defense Superior Service Medal | |
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster | |
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
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 | |
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award | |
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 | |
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 | Date |
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Second Lieutenant | December 15, 1987 |
First Lieutenant | December 15, 1989 |
Captain | December 15, 1991 |
Major | July 1, 1999 |
Lieutenant Colonel | March 1, 2004 |
Colonel | June 1, 2009 |
Brigadier General | March 2, 2014 |
Major General | November 17, 2017 |
Lieutenant General | August 14, 2020 |