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Earnest
O.
Robbins
, III

Earnest Robbins was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1969 upon graduation from the University of Kentucky. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Earnest O. Robbins, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Robbins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 17, 1999 – May 31, 2003
    Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Special Order G-212 (May 7, 2003)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Earnest O. Robbins, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Air Force Civil Engineer, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 17 July 1999 through 31 May 2003. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Earnest O. Robbins, III, 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 Robbins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.