| James J. Mingus | |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Branch Label: | Branch |
| Serviceyears: | 1981–present |
| Rank: | General |
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James J. Mingus (born 1964) is a United States Army general who has served as the vice chief of staff of the Army since January 5, 2024. He most recently served as the director of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director for operations of the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022. 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]
In July 2023, Mingus was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as vice chief of staff of the United States Army.[5]
| Army Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Defense Superior Service Medal | |
| Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters | |
| Bronze Star Medal four oak leaf clusters | |
| Purple Heart | |
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster | |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal | |
| Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster | |
| Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters | |
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster | |
| National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars | |
| Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars | |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
| Army Service Ribbon | |
| Army Overseas Service Ribbon | |
| NATO Medal for service with ISAF |
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