James M. Richardson (general)

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James M. Richardson
Lt. Gen. James M. Richardson (1).jpg
Richardson in 2018
Born1960 (age 64–65)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1983–2022
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands Army Futures Command (Acting)
United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Battles / wars War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Spouse(s)General Laura J. Richardson

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. [1] He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina. [2] He is married to General Laura J. Richardson. [3] [4] [5]

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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. [6]

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge.svg Combat Action Badge
US Army Master Aviator Badge.png Master Army Aviator Badge
AirAssault.svg Air Assault Badge
United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge
Combat service identification badge of the 101st Airborne Division.png 101st Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
505 Inf Rgt DUI.png 505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
ArmyOSB.svg 12 Overseas Service Bars
Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Award numeral 4.png Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Valorous Unit Award ribbon.svg
Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg Superior Unit Award
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 3.svg Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3
NATO Medal ISAF ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References

  1. ↑ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander". 7 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Lieutenant General James M. Richardson bio
  3. ↑ Lacdan, Joe (2019-08-28). "Husband and wife, both three-star generals, share secrets to dual Family success". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  4. ↑ Wilkinson, Jeff (2013-06-09). "South Carolina values on the Afghan front". The State . Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  5. ↑ writer, Rose L. Thayer | Herald staff. "'Team Richardson' leaves lasting mark on Fort Hood". The Killeen Daily Herald.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of the III Corps and Fort Hood
2012–2014		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
2014–2016		Succeeded by
New office Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command
2018–2022		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Futures Command
Acting
2021–2022		Succeeded by


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