James M. Richardson | |
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 Richardson in 2018 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 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) |
| SpouseTemplate:Pluralize from text | General Laura J. Richardson |
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]
Later career[]
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[]
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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[]
- ↑ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander". 7 September 2018. https://www.army.mil/article/210734/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" (in en). https://www.army.mil/article/226300/husband_and_wife_both_three_star_generals_share_secrets_to_dual_family_success.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Jeff (2013-06-09). "South Carolina values on the Afghan front". https://www.thestate.com/news/local/military/article14433839.html.
- ↑ writer, Rose L. Thayer | Herald staff. "'Team Richardson' leaves lasting mark on Fort Hood". https://kdhnews.com/fort_hood_herald/across_the_fort/team-richardson-leaves-lasting-mark-on-fort-hood/article_92043f68-e0ab-11e3-a861-001a4bcf6878.html.
- ↑ Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". https://huntsvillebusinessjournal.com/lead/2021/08/10/smd-symposium-focused-on-defense-in-new-era/.
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