James F. Jackson

James F. "JJ" Jackson (born February 7, 1950) is a retired American Lieutenant General who was the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, [1]

James F Jackson
Nickname(s)JJ
Born (1956-02-07) February 7, 1956
Ashland, KY
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1978 - Present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldAir Force Reserve Command
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (4)

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. From 2010 to 2012, Jackson was Deputy Chief of Air Force Reserve. In July 2012, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. He has a total of 3,600 flying hours in various aircraft types.[2] He retired from the US Air Force on August 1, 2016.[3]

Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
 Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
 Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with four bronze oak leaf clusters
 Combat Readiness Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
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
 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters
 Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass and M Device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

Dates of promotion
InsigniaRankDate
Lieutenant GeneralJuly 30, 2012
Major GeneralFeb. 3, 2009
Brigadier GeneralJan. 1, 2006
ColonelJuly 1, 2000
Lieutenant ColonelJune 13, 1996
MajorFeb. 28, 1989
CaptainJune 1, 1982
First LieutenantJune 1, 1980
Second LieutenantMay 31, 1978

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References
  1. "Jackson nominated to lead Air Force Reserve". United States Air Force. 20 Mar 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 24 Oct 2013.
  2. Air Force Leadership: Whole Force Reality. RAF Leadership Centre. 2015. ISBN 978-0-9928097-2-0.
  3. "Lieutenant General James JJ Jackson". United States Air Force. Feb 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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