Brian S. Robinson

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Brian S. Robinson
Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson.jpg
Nickname(s)Smokey [1]
Born (1965-12-07) December 7, 1965 (age 57)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1987–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held Air Education and Training Command
618th Air Operations Center
19th Airlift Wing
10th Airlift Squadron
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

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. [2] [3] He previously served as the deputy commander of the Air Mobility Command. [4]

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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 May 20, 2022. 2022 Air Education and Training Command Change of Command 04.jpg
Robinson speaks at the 2022 AETC change of command ceremony on May 20, 2022.
COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Headquarters US Air Force Badge.png Headquarters Air Force Badge
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal ribbon.svg Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Aerial Achievement Medal
Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Achievement ribbon.svg
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Meritorious Unit ribbon.svg
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal ribbon.svg Combat Readiness Medal
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Antarctica Service Medal ribbon.svg Antarctica Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal ribbon.svg Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
AF OS Tour Ribbon.svg Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon.svg Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Longevity Service Award USAF.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon.svg Air Force Training Ribbon

Effective dates of promotions

Rank [4] Date
US Air Force O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second Lieutenant December 15, 1987
US Air Force O2 shoulderboard rotated.svg First Lieutenant December 15, 1989
US Air Force O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain December 15, 1991
US Air Force O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major July 1, 1999
US Air Force O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2004
US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel June 1, 2009
US Air Force O7 shoulderboard rotated.svg Brigadier General March 2, 2014
US Air Force O8 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major General November 17, 2017
US Air Force O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant General August 14, 2020


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References

PD-icon.svg This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government .

  1. 1 2 Brosius, Jeanni (October 21, 2012). "Col. Brian 'Smokey' Robinson: Effective leadership requires trust in people". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. "Senior Leader Announcement: Week of April 5". United States Air Force . April 5, 2022.
  3. "PN1908 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson — Air Force". United States Congress . April 4, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 17, 2020. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2021.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  5. Van Zandt, Emily (May 26, 2013). "Col. Brian Scott Robinson". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  6. "New Leaders Nominated for ACC, AMC". June 9, 2020.
  7. "Senate Confirms New Bosses of AMC, ACC". July 24, 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