WASHINGTON, D.C. — A four-star general with strong ties to Mount Washington Valley is retiring from the Air Force after a storied 37-year career.
Gen. Lori (Howard) Robinson, 58, is to retire today bringing to a close a distinguished career in which she not only flew high in the wild blue yonder but also broke the glass ceiling when it comes to women’s accomplishments in combat command posts in the military.
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