Lori L. Robinson Explained

Lori L. Robinson (born) is a United States Army major general who served as the 80th Commandant of the United States Military Academy.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

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.^[3]

Military career

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

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

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

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Lori L. Robinson . West Point Association of Graduates.
2. Web site: Major General Lori L. Robinson (USA). 2024-01-26. General Officer Management Office.
3. 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."
4. Web site: New commandant of cadets named at West Point.
5. Web site: Brig. Gen. Lori Robinson Receives Order of St. Michael Silver Award.
6. Web site: West Point's new commandant of cadets begins next week.
7. Web site: West Point Welcomes New Commandant of Cadets.
8. Web site: General Officer Assignment Announcement, dtd 29 February 2024. 2024-02-29. 2023-03-01. Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. General Officer Management Office.
9. Web site: Commandant.