Rear Adm. John A. Robinson is a native of Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. He also holds Master's degrees from the U.S. Naval War College and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

His command leadership positions include his deployment as the Director of Public Affairs for Joint Task Force Guantanamo; separate assignments as Commanding Officer of the Chief of Information and U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs Units; Officer in Charge of Navy Expeditionary Combat Camera; the Executive Officer of two commands, Defense Media Activity and Naval Media Center; and as the Vice Chief of Information.

His staff assignments include acting chief of staff to the Vice Chief of Information, and special assistant (Public Affairs) to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Personal military awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medals (two awards), Meritorious Service Medals (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (two awards), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (two awards).

Robinson began serving as the Navy Chief of Information October 1, 2025.

Last Updated: 6 October 2025