James M. Richardson (general)

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James M. Richardson
Lt. Gen. James M. Richardson (1).jpg
Lieutenant General James M. Richardson in October 2018
Born1960 (age 61–62)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldArmy Futures Command (Acting)
United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy 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 lieutenant general in the United States Army, who serves as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command, as well as the Acting Commander of Futures Command.[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]

He has been acting commander of AFC since General John M. Murray relinquished command on December 3, 2021.[6]

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.[7]

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
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svg Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
"V" device, brass.svgAward numeral 4.png Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Joint Service Achievement Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svgBronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Superior Unit Award
Bronze star
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Award numeral 3.svg Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3
NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References[]

  1. ^ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander".
  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.
  6. ^ "About - U.S. Army Futures Command". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  7. ^ 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–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Futures Command
Acting
2021–present
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