Brian Scott Robinson (born 7 December 1965) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as commander of the Air Education and Training Command from 2022 to 2025. 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 BadgeHeadquarters Air Force Badge Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with oak leaf clusterBronze Star Medal with oak leaf clusterMeritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clustersAir MedalAerial Achievement MedalJoint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clustersAir Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf clusterJoint Meritorious Unit AwardAir Force Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf clusterAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clustersCombat Readiness MedalNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starAntarctica Service MedalKosovo Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir Force Overseas Long Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service RibbonAir Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clustersSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training Ribbon
Effective dates of promotions + Rank Date Second Lieutenant15 December 1987 First Lieutenant15 December 1989 Captain15 December 1991 Major1 July 1999 Lieutenant Colonel1 March 2004 Colonel1 June 2009 Brigadier General2 March 2014 Major General17 November 2017 Lieutenant General14 August 2020
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