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]
James M. Richardson | |
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.jpg) Richardson in 2018 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 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 |
Later career edit
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 edit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
 
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Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
  
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Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4 |
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Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
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Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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Superior Unit Award |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
 
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars |
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Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
 
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3 |
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NATO Medal for service with ISAF |
References edit
- ^ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander".
- ^ Lieutenant General James M. Richardson bio
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wilkinson, Jeff (2013-06-09). "South Carolina values on the Afghan front". The State. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ 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) - ^ Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com.
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