More than 26 years after commissioning into the Idaho Army National Guard at the Idaho State Capitol, Ryan Robinson returned Thursday as Gov. Brad Little promoted him to brigadier general. “I am truly honored and humbled to be selected for this position,” Robinson said. “I love being a citizen-Soldier and proudly serving my state and country in times of need. I look forward to serving at this level of responsibility, leading the organization and making strategic decisions, while taking care of Soldiers and Airmen.” Robinson will serve as the director of the joint staff for the Idaho Military Division. He resides in Sandpoint and has spent most of his career in the National Guard working in northern Idaho as a part-time citizen-Soldier while balancing his career in corporate finance. He has deployed to Iraq twice and in 2011 earned the bronze star for meritorious service in a combat zone. “This is a great day, not only for Brig. Gen. Robinson and his family, but also for the Idaho N...