Vice Adm. Robin Braun became the first woman to command the U.S. Navy Reserve when she took command in 2012. The daughter of a career naval aviator, she graduated from Northern Arizona University and commissioned in 1980. Designated as a Naval aviator in 1981, Braun served as an instructor pilot, mission commander, aircraft commander and instructor pilot in the C-130Q aircraft. Braun also served as commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Washington, D.C., Navy Air Logistics Office, and Joint Task Force Katrina and Tactical Support Center 0793, supporting Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 5. Her flag assignments include deputy commander, Navy Recruiting Command; director, total force management for the deputy CNO for personnel, manpower, and training; deputy director of operations, U.S. European Command, Germany. She retired from the Navy in 2016 after 36 years of service.

Last Updated: 31 March 2023