Brig. Gen. Robert M. Degregorio is the Mobilization Assistant to the J4, Logistics and Engineering Directorate, U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
In this capacity, Brig. Gen. Degregorio supports the J4 Director in leading a team of 178 logisticians, engineers and security assistance personnel responsible for logistics war planning, support, sustainment and security assistance throughout the Pacific Theater. He enables the management of significant segments of USPACOM budget and advises the Director on programs that support humanitarian assistance, armaments cooperation, and distribution management.
Brig. Gen. Degregorio earned his commission in May 1996 through ROTC at Charleston Southern University. He has served in all sections of the Aerial Port over his career in the Pacific En-Route system, as well as the Chief of Supply and Transportation for the J6, AFSOUTH, NATO in Naples Italy. Brig. Gen. Degregorio completed his active-duty career in 2005, when he served as the Installation Deployment Officer for Team Charleston, leading them to an Outstanding rating on their 2004 ORI.
EDUCATION
1995 BS, Political Science, Charleston Southern University
1996 Air Terminal Manager’s Course, Kadena Air Base, Japan
1997 Transportation Officer Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
1997 Air Mobility Command Affiliation Airlift Planner’s Course, Andersen AFB, Guam
1999 Air Mobility Operations Course, Air Mobility Warfare Center, Fort Dix, N.J.
2000 Combat Readiness and Resources Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2001 NATO Officers Course, Oberammergau, Germany
2001 NATO Depot Supply Systems Course, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
2002 Squadron Officer’s School, In Residence, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2004 Contingency Wartime Planning Course, Fort Dix, N.J.
2010 National Security Decision Making Course Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
2012 Air Command and Staff College, DL, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2016 Air War College, DL, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2018 Master of Science, Military Studies (Joint War Fighting), American Military University
ASSIGNMENTS
1. 1996–1997, Chief, Passenger Service, 634th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
2. 1997–1998, Chief, Aircraft Services, 634th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam
3. 1998–1999, Chief, Air Terminal Operations Center, 635th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
4. 1999–1999, Deputy C2 Flight Commander, 635th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
5. 1999–2000, Chief, Aircraft Services, 635th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
6. 2000–2000, Chief Passenger Service, 635th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
7. 2000–2001, OIC, Car Detail, Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, Washington, D.C.
8. 2001–2001 Squadron Executive Officer, 735th Air Mobility Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
9. 2001–2004, Chief, Supply/Transportation, J6 Directorate, AFSOUTH/NATO Naples, Italy
10. 2004–2005, Installation Deployment Officer/Readiness Flight Commander, 437th LRS, Charleston AFB, S.C.
11. 2008–2009, Officer in Charge, Air Freight, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, AFRC, Charleston AFB, S.C.
12. 2009–2010, Operations Officer, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron (AD),Charleston AFB, S.C. 04/12–10/12 Action Officer, CENTCOM J4, Multi-National Logistics, (deployed) Headquarters CENTCOM
13. 2010–2015, Commander, 315th Logistics Readiness Squadron, AFRC, JB Charleston, S.C.
14. 2015–2016, Deputy Commander, 927th Mission Support Group, AFRC, MacDill AFB, Fla.
15. 2016–2017, Chief, Force Management Branch/21R MFM, (ART) Headquarters AFRC A4RF, Robins AFB, Ga.
16. 2017–2018, Chief, Logistics Readiness Division, HQ AFRC A4R, (ART) Robins AFB, Ga.
17. 2018–2019, Chief, Expeditionary Combat Support, (AGR), HQ AFRC FGC, Robins AFB, Ga.
18. 2019–2021, Commander, 315th Mission Support Group, AFRC, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
19. 2021–2023, IMA to the Chief of Log Strategy, Concepts and Programs Division, HAF A4LX
20. 2023–2024, IMA to the Director of Logistics HAF A4L, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
21. 2024–present, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Logistics, USPACOM J4, Camp Smith, Hawaii
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal 5 Devices
Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Devices
Joint Service Achievement Medal 1 Device Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with 3 Devices
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal with 1 Device
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour
Air Force Longevity Service with 3 Devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship (Pistol)
Air Force Training Ribbon NATO Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2011 4th Air Force Logistics Readiness Officer of the Year (FGO)
2003 Southern Region Company Grade Officer of the Year (NATO)
2001 Allied Command Europe CGO of the Year (NATO)
2000 Air Mobility Command Transportation CGO of the Year (AMC)
2000 15th Air Force Transportation CGO of the Year (AMC)
1999 Selected to attend AMC High Flight program
(Current as of August 2026)