Brian S. Robinson Explained

Brian S. Robinson
Nickname:Smokey[1]
Birth Date:7 December 1965
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Air Force
Serviceyears:1987–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands: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]

Robinson was born in 1965 and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;[5] 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.[6] [7]

Awards and decorations

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
Second LieutenantDecember 15, 1987
First LieutenantDecember 15, 1989
CaptainDecember 15, 1991
MajorJuly 1, 1999
Lieutenant ColonelMarch 1, 2004
ColonelJune 1, 2009
Brigadier GeneralMarch 2, 2014
Major GeneralNovember 17, 2017
Lieutenant GeneralAugust 14, 2020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Col. Brian 'Smokey' Robinson: Effective leadership requires trust in people. Brosius. Jeanni. October 21, 2012. Arkansas Democrat Gazette. April 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: Senior Leader Announcement: Week of April 5. April 5, 2022. United States Air Force.
  3. Web site: PN1908 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson — Air Force. April 4, 2022. United States Congress.
  4. Web site: Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson (USAF) . . October 17, 2020 . . August 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201017015105/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/478319/lieutenant-general-brian-s-robinson/ . October 17, 2020 . live.
  5. Web site: Col. Brian Scott Robinson. May 26, 2013. Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Van Zandt. Emily. April 7, 2022.
  6. Web site: New Leaders Nominated for ACC, AMC. June 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: Senate Confirms New Bosses of AMC, ACC. July 24, 2020.