James Jarrard Explained

James Jarrard
Birth Place:Germany
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1988–2024
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:25th Infantry Division
Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
Battles:Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (5)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Relations:Major General Joseph Jarrard (brother)

James B. Jarrard is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific from 2022 to 2024.[1] [2] [3] He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2022, succeeding Ronald P. Clark.[4] He served as the Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Special Operations Command.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Born in Germany and raised in Gainesville, Georgia, Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1988. He later earned a Master of Science degree in military operational art and science from the Air University.[6] His twin brother Joseph Jarrard is an Army major general.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN2076 — Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard — Army. May 10, 2022. United States Congress.
  2. Web site: General Officer Assignment Announcement, dtd 2 June 2022. June 2, 2022. June 3, 2022. Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. GOMO.
  3. USARPAC. U.S. Army Pacific. 1835151913110950088. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James B. Jarrard, deputy commanding general for U.S. Army Pacific, celebrated his retirement at Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on Sept. 13, 2024, recognizing his career contributions and expressing appreciation to him and his family..
  4. Web site: General Officer Assignments. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  5. Web site: Major General James B. Jarrard – General Officer Management Office. www.gomo.army.mil.
  6. Web site: 25th ID Commanding General :: U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. home.army.mil. July 13, 2021.
  7. Web site: 25th Infantry Division Change of Command. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
  8. Web site: Veteran of almost three decades of Mideast conflict takes command of Hawaii's 25th Infantry Division.
  9. Web site: Army vs. Navy game . December 12, 2020 . University of North Georgia . July 13, 2021.

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