Name Ralph Baker | Role Military Officer | |
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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. He was fired from command for misconduct in connection with sexual assault and alcohol charges in March 2013, assessed a fine, demoted to brigadier general and forced to retire September 2013 after a 31-year military career. Soldiers serving under Baker at Camp Lemmonier said he had a history of heavy drinking.
Ralph Baker is a 1978 graduate of Aberdeen High School in Maryland. 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.
Ralph Baker was commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry after graduating from West Point. He has commanded the 5th Battalion of the 20th Infantry Regiment and the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Armored Division.