James A. Jacobson

James A. Jacobson
BornEau Claire, Wisconsin[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–2024
RankLieutenant General
CommandsAir Force District of Washington
376th Air Expeditionary Wing
573rd Global Support Squadron
AwardsAir 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]

Effective dates of promotions

Rank[2] Date
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

References

  1. ^ United States Air Force Academy Yearbook 1990 (PDF). Colorado Springs. p. 216.
  2. ^ a b "Lieutenant General James A. Jacobson (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 4, 2017. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Cadiz, Adrian (June 23, 2017). "AFDW CC Interview". Air Force District of Washington. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Brig. Gen. James A. Jacobson at 152 Airlift Wing". Air Mobility Command. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "U.S. Army War College on Facebook". Facebook. November 7, 2017. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022.[user-generated source]
  7. ^ "PN812 — Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Hudson, Amy (July 14, 2021). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2021.

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Military offices
Preceded by
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 Commander of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing
2011–2012 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Inspector General of the Air Mobility Command
2015–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Air Force District of Washington
2017–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Training and Readiness of the United States Air Force
2019–2021 		Succeeded by
Albert G. Miller
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the Pacific Air Forces
2021–2024 		Succeeded by


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