Robin Rumble Braun was born on 1955 and is a retired vice admiral of the United States Navy.
10 Facts About Robin Braun
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Robin Braun 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.
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The daughter of a career naval aviator, Robin Braun was born in Pensacola, Florida, in 1955.
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Robin Braun was commissioned in 1980 and was designated a naval aviator in 1981.
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Robin Braun was then assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 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.
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Robin Braun was selected for aviation command and served as commanding officer of VR-48, NAF Washington, DC During her tour, the squadron was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award and Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award.
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Robin Braun served as deputy director, European Plans and Operations Center, United States European Command, Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Robin Braun has accumulated over 5,800 flight hours in Navy aircraft.
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Robin Braun's awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
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In May 2012, Robin Braun was nominated for the rank of vice admiral and Chief of Navy Reserve.