Robin Braun

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Robin Rumble Braun
Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun (3).jpg
Official portrait of Vice Admiral Robin R. Braun
Born1955 (age 68–69)
Pensacola, Florida
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1980–2016
Rank US Navy O9 infobox.svg Vice Admiral
Commands United States Navy Reserve
VR-48
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)

Robin Rumble Braun (born 1955) [1] is a retired vice admiral of the United States Navy. Her last assignment was as Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force. She assumed that assignment on 13 August 2012. [2] She was the first female commander of the United States Navy Reserve, and the first woman to lead any Reserve component of the United States military. [3] Prior to her last assignment, Braun served as Deputy Director, European Plans and Operations Center, ECJ-3 United States European Command. [4]

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Early life and education

The daughter of a career naval aviator, Braun was born in Pensacola, Florida, in 1955. She is a graduate of Northern Arizona University. She was commissioned in 1980 and was designated a naval aviator in 1981. [4]

Braun salutes the sideboys during the Navy Recruiting District New Orleans change of command ceremony. Change of Command in New Orleans DVIDS195966.jpg
Braun salutes the sideboys during the Navy Recruiting District New Orleans change of command ceremony.

Braun's first assignment was to Training Squadron (VT) 31, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, where she served as an instructor pilot in the T-44 aircraft. She was then assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 3, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, serving as a mission commander, aircraft commander, and instructor pilot in the EC-130Q aircraft and providing airborne communications to strategic forces. Subsequent squadron tours include Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 61, NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, and VR-51, NAS Glenview, Illinois.[ citation needed ]

Braun was selected for aviation command and served as commanding officer of VR-48, NAF Washington, D.C. During her tour, the squadron was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Safety Award. Her subsequent command tours included Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO), Navy Reserve Carrier Strike Group 10 supporting the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and Joint Task Force Katrina, and Tactical Support Center 0793 supporting Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Five.[ citation needed ]

Braun is promoted to vice admiral by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert on August 13, 2012. Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun Promotion Ceremony 120813-N-WL435-031.jpg
Braun is promoted to vice admiral by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert on August 13, 2012.

Staff assignments include naval intern on the Joint Staff (J3), Aviation Initial Assignments detailer at Navy Personnel Command, facilitator for the Naval Safety Center's Culture Workshop Program and chief of staff, CNO Operations and Plans supporting chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N3/N5.[ citation needed ]

Upon selection to flag rank, Braun reported to Navy Recruiting Command where she served as deputy commander and commander until 2009. Subsequently, she was assigned as director, Total Force Management for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (OPNAV N2/N6).[ citation needed ]

Braun served as deputy director, European Plans and Operations Center (ECJ-3), United States European Command, Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.[ citation needed ]

Braun has accumulated over 5,800 flight hours in Navy aircraft. Her awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards). [4]

In May 2012, Braun was nominated for the rank of vice admiral and Chief of Navy Reserve. [5] On 13 August 2012, she relieved Vice Admiral Dirk J. Debbink. On 26 September 2016, she was relieved by Vice Admiral Luke M. McCollum. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Spring issue of 'Pine' magazine online". nau.edu.
  2. ↑ Vice Admiral Robin R. Braun Chief of Navy Reserve/Commander, Navy Reserve Force United States Navy Reserve official site.
  3. ↑ "Navy Reserve's 1st female commander takes charge". Washington Times. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Vice Adm. Robin Braun: Navy Reserve Centennial Address – Pritzker Military Museum & Library – Chicago". pritzkermilitary.org.
  5. ↑ "Defense.gov News Release: Flag Officer Announcement". defense.gov.
  6. ↑ "Chief of Navy Reserve Holds Change of Command". U.S. Navy. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

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