James F. Jackson

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James F. Jackson
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Nickname(s) JJ
Born (1956-02-07) February 7, 1956 (age 68)
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service 1978 - Present
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Commands held Air Force Reserve Command
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (4)

James F. "JJ" Jackson (born February 7, 1956) is an American Lieutenant General who is the current Chief of the Air Force Reserve Command.[1] He will retire effective July 1, 2016.

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 a 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 his current position as Chief.[2] As of late 2015, he has a total of 3,600 flying hours in various aircraft types.[3]

Awards and decorations

COMMAND PILOT WINGS.png US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
Headquarters US Air Force Badge.png Headquarters Air Force Badge
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
 Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges.
 Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Silver oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Silver oak leaf cluster
 Combat Readiness Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
 National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
ResMedRib.svg13px Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze M Device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

References

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