James J. Mingus

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James J. Mingus
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Born1964 (age 57–58)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1981–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held82nd Airborne Division
4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
Regimental Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
4th Ranger Training Battalion
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (5)
Purple Heart

James J. Mingus (born 1964) is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as Director for Operations of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division. He attended the United States Army War College and Winona State University. A native of Spencer, Iowa,[1] he first enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1981 and was commissioned in 1985.[2][3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ "» Spencer Native Named Brigadier General". 23 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Army announces next 82nd Airborne Division commander".
  3. ^ "Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus".
  4. ^ "Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks Articles".
Military offices
Preceded by
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 Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the United States Central Command
2014–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 4th Infantry Division
2015–2016 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence of the United States Army Combined Arms Center
2016–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division
2018–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director for Operations of the Joint Staff
2020–present 		Incumbent
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