Ralph Baker

Ralph Otto "Rob" Baker Jr. (born March 21, 1960) is a retired United States Army Brigadier General who was formerly a major general and commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

Early life Ralph Otto Baker Jr. is a 1978 graduate of Aberdeen High School.

Education He then attended the United States Military Academy and received a bachelor's degree in 1982. He later earned master's degrees from Central Michigan University and the Naval War College. Because he did not have enough time in grade as a major general, Baker's retired rank was brigadier general. He later worked as Managing Director for Southern Development Ltd. (SODEVCO), a company seeking to develop fuel and mineral processing enterprises in countries including Afghanistan.

Awards Baker's awards include:

Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters and "V" device Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Ranger tab Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award) Master Parachutist Badge British Parachutist Badge