Douglas J. Robb

Last updated

Douglas J. Robb

DO
Lt Gen Douglas J. Robb (2).jpg
Birth nameDouglas J. Robb
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1979–2016
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands held Defense Health Agency
10th Medical Group
59th Aeromedical-Dental Group
4404th Medical Group [provisional]
347th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Alma mater Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives
National War College
Harvard School of Public Health
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
United States Air Force Academy

Douglas J. Robb is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the Director of the Defense Health Agency. Before that, he held several high-level health positions in the United States Department of Defense and Air Force, including terms as Deputy Director, Tricare Management Activity, the Joint Staff Surgeon, Command Surgeon of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) and Command Surgeon of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Education

He graduated from Jesuit High School (Tampa). [4] Received Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences, U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1979; a medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Illinois in 1984; a master's degree in public health in occupational medicine in 1992 from Harvard School of Public Health; did his residency and board certification in 1994 in aerospace medicine and occupational medicine at Brooks AFB, Texas; attended the National War College at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., in 2000; studied Medical Executive Skills Capstone in Washington, D.C., in 2002; and attended the Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 2003. [2]

Military career

Robb graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and joined the Air Force in June 1979. He is board certified in aerospace medicine and practiced aerospace medicine in Air Force, joint and coalition aviation forces for 20 years. He was the chief of flight medicine, aerospace medicine squadron commander, and hospital and medical center commander. [2] He was also the chief flight surgeon for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Command Surgeon for the U.S. Central Command and Air Mobility Command. He has more than 1,600 flying hours on A-7, OV-10, F-16, C-9, C-130 and KC-135 aircraft. [2] He was Command Surgeon at Headquarters Air Mobility Command on Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. [2]

He became the 1st Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on October 1, 2013 and served in the role until October 2015. [1] After being relieved by Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono in a change of command ceremony, Robb retired from the military effective January 1, 2016. [5]

Assignments

  1. June 1979–August 1980, maintenance officer, 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, MacDill AFB, Fla.
  2. September 1980–June 1984, student, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ill.
  3. July 1984–June 1985, family practice resident, Carswell Regional Hospital, Carswell AFB, Texas.
  4. July 1985–July 1987, flight surgeon, 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron and 4450th Tactical Group, Nellis AFB, Nev.
  5. August 1987–August 1988, flight surgeon, 19th Tactical Air Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea.
  6. September 1988–August 1991, flight surgeon, 526th Fighter Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany.
  7. September 1991–June 1992, student, Harvard School of Public Health, Cambridge, Mass.
  8. July 1992–July 1994, medical resident, Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, Texas.
  9. August 1994–June 1997, Commander, 347th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Moody AFB, Ga. (June 1996–July 1996, Commander, 4404th Medical Group [provisional], Southwest Asia).
  10. July 1997–July 1999, Chief, Aerospace Medicine, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein AB, Germany.
  11. August 1999–July 2000, student, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
  12. June 2000–July 2002, Commander, 59th Aeromedical-Dental Group, Lackland AFB, Texas.
  13. July 2002–June 2004, Commander, 10th Medical Group, and Command Surgeon, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  14. June 2004–June 2007, Command Surgeon, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla.
  15. July 2007–July 2008, Commander, 81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB, Miss.
  16. July 2008–August 2010, Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
  17. September 2010–June 2013, Joint Staff Surgeon, Office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
  18. July 2013–September 2013, Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.
  19. October 2013–October 2015, Director, Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.

Awards and decorations

Flight Surgeon Badge.png
US Army Airborne basic parachutist badge.gif
Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Air Force Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Joint Service Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Valor device.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Force Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Achievement Medal USAF.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg
Organizational Excellence ribbon.svg
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal ribbon.svg
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg
Air and Space Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
AF OS Short Tour Ribbon.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air and Space Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon.svg
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Longevity Service Award USAF.svg
USAF Marksmanship ribbon.svg Air Force Training Ribbon.svg
Joint Chiefs of Staff seal.svg
U.S. Air Force Chief Flight Surgeon Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal w/ 1 bronze oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal w/ 3 bronze oak leaf clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 2 bronze oak leaf clusters and Combat V
Air Force Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award w/ 3 bronze oak leaf clusters Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 3 bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal w/ 1 bronze service star Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon w/ 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award w/ 1 bronze and 2 silver oak leaf clusters Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Air Force Training Ribbon
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

Effective dates of promotion

RankDate
US Air Force O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second lieutenant May 30, 1979
US Air Force O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain Nov. 30, 1983
US Air Force O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major Nov. 30, 1989
US Air Force O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant colonel Nov. 30, 1995
US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel May 30, 2000
US Air Force O7 shoulderboard rotated.svg Brigadier general June 1, 2007
US Air Force O8 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major general Aug. 3, 2009
US Air Force O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant general  Oct. 1, 2013

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John P. Jumper</span> United States Air Force general

John Phillip Jumper is a retired United States Air Force general, who served as 17th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from September 6, 2001 to September 2, 2005. He retired from the Air Force on November 1, 2005. Jumper was succeeded as Chief of Staff by General T. Michael Moseley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aeromedical evacuation</span>

Aeromedical evacuation (AE) usually refers to the use of military transport aircraft to carry wounded personnel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John D. W. Corley</span> US Air Force general

John Donald Wesley Corley is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force. He previously served as the commander of Air Combat Command from October 2007 to September 10, 2009, and as the 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from September 2005 to September 2007. He retired from the Air Force on November 1, 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ralph Eberhart</span> US Air Force general

Ralph Edward "Ed" Eberhart is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He was in charge of NORAD during the September 11 attacks in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charles F. Wald</span> United States Air Force general

Charles F. Wald is a retired United States Air Force general and former Deputy Commander of United States European Command. He retired on July 1, 2006, and was succeeded by General William E. Ward.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James G. Roudebush</span> American military general

Lieutenant General James Gordon Roudebush, USAF, was the 19th Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. General Roudebush served as functional manager of the U.S. Air Force Medical Service. In this capacity, he advised the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff, as well as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Air Force people. General Roudebush had authority to commit resources worldwide for the Air Force Medical Service, to make decisions affecting the delivery of medical services, and to develop plans, programs and procedures to support worldwide medical service missions. He exercised direction, guidance and technical management of more than 42,400 people assigned to 74 medical facilities worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Victor E. Renuart Jr.</span> United States Air Force general

Victor Eugene "Gene" Renuart Jr. is a retired United States Air Force four-star general. His last military assignment was as the commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command from March 23, 2007, to May 19, 2010. Prior to that, he served as director of strategic plans and policy, the Joint Staff. Renuart retired from the Air Force on July 1, 2010, after over 39 years of service.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">William J. Begert</span> United States Air Force general

General William J. Begert is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as commander, Pacific Air Forces, and Air Component Commander for the Commander, United States Pacific Command, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. As commander, he had responsibility for USAF activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 55,500 airmen serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan and the Republic of Korea.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George P. Taylor</span>

Lieutenant General George Peach Taylor Jr. USAF (Ret.) was the 18th Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. General Taylor served as the senior Air Force officer responsible for comprehensive management of the Air Force Medical Service. In this capacity, he advises the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff, as well as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health care of 2.6 million Air Force beneficiaries. The Surgeon General has authority to commit resources for the Air Force Medical Service, to make decisions affecting the delivery of medical services, and to develop plans, programs and procedures to support worldwide medical service missions. The Surgeon General exercises direction, guidance and technical management of more than 42,000 people assigned to 74 medical treatment facilities worldwide. From September 7, 2010 – December 22, 2010 he served as the acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carrol Chandler</span> US Air Force general

Carrol Howard "Howie" Chandler, is a retired United States Air Force four-star general. He last served as the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from August 27, 2009, to January 14, 2011. He previously served as commander of Pacific Air Forces from November 2007 to August 20, 2009, and deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements from October 23, 2005, to November 29, 2007. As vice chief, he presided over the Air Staff and served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assisted the chief of staff with organizing, training, and equipping of 680,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. He retired from the Air Force by March 1, 2011. In 2012 he joined Pratt & Whitney Military Engines as vice president for military business development and international programs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charles H. Roadman II</span>

Charles H. Roadman II was the 16th United States Air Force Surgeon General (1996–1999), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. His father, Charles H. Roadman (1914–2000), was also an Air Force flight surgeon and command pilot.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edgar R. Anderson Jr.</span> United States general (born 1940)

Lieutenant General (Dr.) Edgar Ratcliffe Anderson Jr. was the 15th Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hal M. Hornburg</span> United States Air Force general

General Hal M. Hornburg was a four star U.S. Air Force general and commander, Air Combat Command, with headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, and Air Component Commander for U.S. Joint Forces Command and U.S. Northern Command.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roger A. Brady</span> United States Air Force general

Roger Alan Brady is a former United States Air Force (USAF) four-star general who last served as the 33rd Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) which he also concurrently served as commander of NATO Allied Air Command, Ramstein Air Base, Germany and director of Joint Air Power Competence Center, Kalkar, Germany from January 9, 2008, to December 13, 2010. Prior to that he served as deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel from June 2004 to January 2008. As commander of USAFE, he has responsibility for USAF activities in the U.S. Africa Command theater.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gary L. North</span> United States Air Force general

Gary Lewis North is a retired United States Air Force four-star general who served as commander of Pacific Air Forces and executive director of Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from August 19, 2009, to August 9, 2012. Pacific Air Forces is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports 45,000 airmen serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Korea and Japan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David A. Robinson</span> United States Air Force general

David A. Robinson is a retired major general in the United States Air Force who served as mobilization assistant to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, D.C.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richard C. Johnston</span> US Air Force General

Richard C. Johnston is a major general in the United States Air Force.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul J. Fletcher</span> United States Air Force general

Major General Paul J. Fletcher is a retired senior United States Air Force officer, who served as Vice Commander, 3rd Air Force, from 2006 to 2007. He was commissioned through the Washington State University United States Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. His experience includes airlift operations; programming; acquisition management; joint planning for modeling and simulation support for training; and standing up the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, and has flown more than 3,500 hours, primarily in the C-130E.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charles Q. Brown Jr.</span> U.S. Air Force general (born 1962)

Charles Quinton Brown Jr. is a United States Air Force general who serves as the 22nd chief of staff of the Air Force. He is the first African American to lead any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark A. Ediger</span> Twenty-second Surgeon General of the United States Air Force

Mark A. Ediger is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who was the twenty-second Surgeon General of the United States Air Force. Prior to that he served as the Deputy Surgeon General.

References

  1. 1 2 "Lieutenant General Douglas J. Robb". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Major General (DR.) Douglas J. Robb" (PDF).
  3. "Douglas J. Robb". USAF. Archived from the original on June 30, 2009.
  4. "Jesuit administrator". Tampa Bay Times.
  5. "VADM Bono Becomes Director of Defense Health Agency" . Retrieved May 7, 2015.
Military offices
New office Director of the Defense Health Agency
2013–2015
Succeeded by