Robert was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1968 upon graduation from the University of Massachusetts. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Robert was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1968 upon graduation from the University of Massachusetts. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.



(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert A. Hoffmann, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hoffmann and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926 (as amended July 6, 1960), takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Brigadier General Robert A. Hoffmann, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life.