| James F. Jackson | |
|---|---|
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| Nickname | JJ |
| Born | February 10, 1948 |
| Place of birth | Adrian, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1978 - Present |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Awards |
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) Meritorious Service Medal (4) |
James F. Jackson (born February 10, 1948) is an American Lieutenant General and a former Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command.[1]
Biography[]
Jackson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force following his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1978. For the next 14 years, he served as an active-duty instructor pilot and evaluator, accumulating over 3600 flight hours in the F-4 Phantom, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and KC-135 Stratotanker. In 1990, he completed an Master of Science degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In 1992, he transferred to the Air Force Reserve, where he has served ever since. From 2010 to 2012, Jackson was Deputy Chief of Air Force Reserve Command. In July 2012, he was promoted to Chief.[2] He retired from the US Air Force on August 1, 2016.[3]
Awards and decorations[]
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Basic Parachutist Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
Dates of promotion[]
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Lieutenant General | July 30, 2012 |
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Major General | Feb. 3, 2009 |
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Brigadier General | Jan. 1, 2006 |
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Colonel | July 1, 2000 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | June 13, 1996 |
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Major | Feb. 28, 1989 |
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Captain | June 1, 1982 |
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First Lieutenant | June 1, 1980 |
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Second Lieutenant | May 31, 1978 |
References[]
- ↑ "Jackson nominated to lead Air Force Reserve". United States Air Force. 20 Mar 2012. http://www.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123294617. Retrieved 24 Oct 2013.
- ↑ "Lieutenant General James JJ Jackson". United States Air Force. Feb 2013. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/108179/lieutenant-general-james-jj-jackson.aspx. Retrieved 24 Oct 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lieutenant General James JJ Jackson". United States Air Force. Feb 2013. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108179/lieutenant-general-james-jj-jackson/. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
External links[]
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