Ralph Baker (general)

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Ralph O. Baker

Ralph O. "Rob" Baker is a retired United States Army Brigadier General who was formerly a major general and commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.[1] He was fired from command for misconduct in connection with sexual assault and alcohol charges in March 2013,[2] assessed a fine, demoted to brigadier general and forced to retire September 2013 after a 31-year military career.[3] Soldiers serving under Baker at Camp Lemmonier said he had a history of heavy drinking.[4]

Ralph Baker is a 1978 graduate of Aberdeen High School in Maryland.[5] He then attended the United States Military Academy and received a bachelor's degree in 1982.[6] He later earned master's degrees from Central Michigan University and the Naval War College.[6]

Ralph Baker was commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry after graduating from West Point.[6] He has commanded the 5th Battalion of the 20th Infantry Regiment and the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Armored Division.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Megan McCloskey (4 April 2013). "Baker relieved of duties as Task Force-Horn of Africa commander". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Two-star accused of sexual assault retires as one-star". Army Times. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
  3. ↑ Dan Lamothe (1 October 2014). "Army general, accused of sexual assault by senior adviser, retired quietly with demotion". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Lamothe, Dan (2014-10-01). "Army general, accused of sexual assault by senior adviser, retired quietly with demotion". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
  5. 1 2 John Hesterly (2 February 2012). "Aberdeen High graduate Baker receives second star". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Laura Caswell (16 February 2011). "Brigadier General Ralph O. Baker: Director for Operational Plans and Joint Force Development, J7" (PDF). Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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