BRIG GEN Robert J. Skinner
Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN)
Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN)
Brigadier General Robert J. Skinner is the Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN). General Skinner is responsible for the command and control of defensive cyberspace activities focusing on unity of command and unity of effort within the Department of Defense. He assists the Commander with organizing, training, and equipping the JFHQ-DODIN military and civilian force, who in turn is responsible for securing, operating and defending the Department of Defense Information Networks
General Skinner was commissioned through Officer Training School (2nd Honor Graduate) in 1989. He has served in various tactical and fixed communications assignments, plans, policy and resource staff work. The general has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels, and served on the staffs at a numbered air force, major command headquarters, Air Force headquarters, and the Joint Staff. Prior to assuming his current position, General Skinner was the Chief of Staff, Defense Information Systems Agency, Fort George G. Meade, Md.
EDUCATION
1989 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude, Park College, Parkville, Mo.
1990 Basic Communications Officer Training, Honor Graduate, Keesler AFB, Miss.
1993 Master of Science in Computer Science, Honors, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Okla.
1995 Squadron Officer School, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1996 Software Engineering Certification, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, Ohio
1998 Advanced Communications Officer Training, Gen Paschal Award winner, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2000 Command & General Staff College, AFCEA Writing Award Winner, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
2003 Air War College, correspondence, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2006 Industrial College of the Armed Forces (Information Strategies Concentration), National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Navy Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant November 7, 1989
First Lieutenant November 7, 1991
Captain November 7, 1993
Major July 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2002
Colonel March 1, 2006
Brigadier General July 26, 2013
(Current as of October 2015)