| James A. Jacobson | |
| Birth Place: | Eau Claire, Wisconsin[1] |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Air Force |
| Serviceyears: | 1990–2024 |
| Rank: | Lieutenant General |
| Commands: | 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 Aerial Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal |
James A. Jacobson is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces from 2021 to 2024.[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]
| 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 |