About James M. Richardson
Born 1960. James M. Richardson is an American military officer.
James M. Richardson (born 1960) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command from 2018 to 2022, as well as the Acting Commander of Futures Command from 2021 to 2022. He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina. He is married to General Laura J. Richardson.
Later career A leader in new combat technologies, Richardson has been a speaker on these topics at defense and academic symposia including the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium.
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American Army general
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James M. Richardson was born on 1 July 1960 in Myrtle Beach.
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James M. Richardson is a military officer.
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