Robert W. Parker is a retired major general in the United States Air Force.
In 1981, Parker was assigned to the 321st Strategic Missile Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
From there, he became Vice Commander of the 341st Strategic Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
The following year, he returned to Grand Forks Air Force Base to assume command of the 321st.
The following year, he became Senior Military Adviser to the Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.