Lori L. Robinson
Lori L. Robinson | |
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| Commandant of Cadets of the United States Military Academy | |
| In office June 20, 2023 – June 14, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Quander |
| Succeeded by | R.J. Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971/1972 (age 52–53)[1] |
| Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy (BS) John Jay College of Criminal Justice (MPA) United States Army War College (MS) |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank |  Major general |
Lori L. Robinson (born 1971/1972[1]) is a United States Army major general who served as the 80th Commandant of the United States Military Academy.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]A native of Paterson, New Jersey, she attended Paterson Catholic High School, where she earned varsity letters in basketball, softball and volleyball, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She had been accepted by Purdue University, but aspired to earn an appointment to West Point.[1]
Military career
[edit]Robinson graduated from the West Point in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as an aviation officer.[4] After graduation, she classified as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot.[5] Robinson has served in a variety of aviation assignments both stateside and overseas to include four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.[6] She has held both command and staff positions from company through brigade task force level.
Career at West Point
[edit]Previously, Robinson served at West Point from 2003 to 2005 in the department of military instruction. On June 20, 2023, Robinson succeeded Mark Quander as the Commandant.[7]
In February 2024, Robinson was assigned as commanding general of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Robinson is married to COL(R) Thomas J. Robinson Jr. who served as a U.S. Army Field Artillery officer for 26 years.[9]
Citations
[edit]- ^ a b c Nerone, Michele. "A renaissance lady eyes military career", The Record, October 18, 1989. Accessed January 25, 2024, via Newspapers.com. "It's hard to picture Lori Turbak, a pretty young lady with a bright smile, in army fatigues. Nevertheless, the senior at Paterson Catholic High School is anxiously awaiting word from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. She has already been accepted to Purdue University in Indiana, but an appointment to the academy is her first choice.... Standing at 5-foot-5, Turbak has been a three-sport star for the Cougars and is expected to compile 11 varsity fetters in volleyball, basketball and softball by the time she graduates."
- ^ "Lori L. Robinson". West Point Association of Graduates.
- ^ "Major General Lori L. Robinson (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "New commandant of cadets named at West Point".
- ^ "Brig. Gen. Lori Robinson Receives Order of St. Michael Silver Award".
- ^ "West Point's new commandant of cadets begins next week".
- ^ "West Point Welcomes New Commandant of Cadets".
- ^ "General Officer Assignment Announcement, dtd 29 February 2024". General Officer Management Office. Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Commandant".