Background
II, Richard Willis Tobin, was born on December 14, 1953 in Rantoul, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Willis and Frances Irene (Kesler) T.
II, Richard Willis Tobin, was born on December 14, 1953 in Rantoul, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Willis and Frances Irene (Kesler) T.
Bachelor of Science in History with honors, United States Air Force Academy, 1976. Juris Doctor with honors, University Florida, 1984. Master of Laws with highest honors, George Washington University, 1993.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1976; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1997; assistant staff, Judge Advocate, United States Air Force, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1984-1985; area defense counsel, United States Air Force, Chanute Air Force Base, 1985-1986; deputy staff judge advocate, United States Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan, 1986-1989; staff judge advisory, United States Air Force, Misawa Air Base, Japan, 1989; staff judge advisory, United States Air Force, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 1989-1992; regional counsel central region for environmental compliance, United States Air Force, Dallas, 1993-1995; staff judge advisory, United States Air Force, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, 1995-1997; chief environmental law and litigation division, United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, since 1997.
Member Order of the Coif.
Married Deborah Lynne Grile, June 27, 1976. Children: Richard Willis III, Michael L., Cathalain M.