James A. Jacobson

James A. Jacobson is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces from 2021 He most recently served as the director of training and readiness of the U.S. Air Force. Previously, he was the commander of the Air Force District of Washington.

In July 2021, he was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and assigned as deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces. His promotion became effective on August 20, 2021.

Effective dates of promotions + Rank Date Second LieutenantMay 30, 1990 First LieutenantMay 30, 1992 CaptainMay 30, 1994 MajorJune 1, 2001 Lieutenant ColonelMay 1, 2005 ColonelOctober 1, 2008 Brigadier GeneralJune 5, 2015 Major GeneralJuly 13, 2018 Lieutenant General Aug 20, 2021