James A. Jacobson
James A. Jacobson | |
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| Born | Eau Claire, Wisconsin[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990-present (31 years) |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Air Force District of Washington 376th Air Expeditionary Wing 573rd Global Support Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
James A. Jacobson is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces since August 2021.[2] 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.[3][4][5][6]
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.[7][8]
Effective dates of promotions[2][]
| Rank | Date |
|---|---|
 Second Lieutenant |
May 30, 1990 |
 First Lieutenant |
May 30, 1992 |
 Captain |
May 30, 1994 |
 Major |
June 1, 2001 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
May 1, 2005 |
 Colonel |
October 1, 2008 |
 Brigadier General |
June 5, 2015 |
 Major General |
July 13, 2018 |
 Lieutenant General |
August 20, 2021 |
References[]
- ^ https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1990.pdf
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General James A. Jacobson (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "AFDW CC Interview".
- ^ https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001475095/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/USAWC/posts/maj-gen-james-a-jacobson-the-commander-of-the-air-force-district-of-washington-a/10158600901473682/
- ^ "PN812 — Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ McCullouch, Amy (July 14, 2021). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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