James A. Jacobson

James A. Jacobson is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of the Pacific Air Forces since August 2021.[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]

James A. Jacobson
BornEau Claire, Wisconsin[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990-present (33 years)
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldAir 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

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[2]
RankDate
Second LieutenantMay 30, 1990
First LieutenantMay 30, 1992
CaptainMay 30, 1994
MajorJune 1, 2001
Lieutenant ColonelMay 1, 2005
ColonelOctober 1, 2008
Brigadier GeneralJune 5, 2015
Major GeneralJuly 13, 2018
Lieutenant GeneralAugust 20, 2021

References
  1. https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1990.pdf
  2. "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.
  4. "AFDW CC Interview".
  5. "Brig. Gen. James A. Jacobson at 152 Airlift Wing".
  6. "U.S. Army War College on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022.
  7. "PN812 — Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. McCullouch, Amy (July 14, 2021). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2021.

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