Jack A. James Jr.

Start of career After receiving his commission, James attended the Aviation Officer Basic Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama from June 1992 to July 1993. From June 1993 to October 1994, he was assigned as executive officer, of Company C, 2nd Aviation Regiment at Camp Stanley, South Korea. In 2003, he graduated from New York University with a master of business administration degree in finance and management. From October 2021 to November 2023, he was assistant division commander for maneuver at the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters in Troy.

James is a resident of Palm Harbor, Florida. He is a German language speaker, and his professional memberships include the Army Aviation Association of America, Military Association of New York, Association of the United States Army, and Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation. James is a recipient of the Army Aviation Association's Order of Saint Michael (Silver).

Effective dates of promotion James' effective dates of promotion are:

Major General, 1 September 2024 Brigadier General, 10 June 2019 Colonel, 12 May 2015 Lieutenant Colonel, 1 April 2008 Major, 2 October 2003 Captain, 1 June 1996 First Lieutenant, 30 May 1994 Second Lieutenant, 30 May 1992

Awards James' awards include:

Legion of Merit with 1 Bronze oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Bronze oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal with 4 Bronze oak leaf clusters Army Achievement Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 4 Bronze oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with Bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Bronze service star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Defense Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal with Bronze service star Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze hourglass and "M" device Army Service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral "3" Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal New York State Long and Faithful Service Medal with 2 Silver Shields New York State Conspicuous Service Cross Humane Service to New York State Medal Louisiana Emergency Service Medal Mississippi Emergency Service Medal Master Army Aviator Badge Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge