Joseph Jarrard

Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who has served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau since September 2022.[1] He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard of the United States Army Europe and Africa from April 1, 2019 to March 25, 2022. Previously, he served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard.[2][3][4][5]

Joseph Jarrard
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldGeorgia National Guard
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
RelationsLieutenant General James Jarrard (brother)

Raised in Gainesville, Georgia,[6] Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1988. He later earned a Master of Education degree from North Georgia College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.[2][3] His twin brother James Jarrard is an Army lieutenant general.[6]

References

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  1. "MG Joe Jarrard". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. "National Guard Biography". www.nationalguard.mil. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  3. "Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard". www.europeafrica.army.mil. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  4. "AUSA". AUSA. September 25, 2017.
  5. "MG Joe Jarrard Addresses Bucks County Tour of Honor Organizers, Thanks Veterans". DVIDS.
  6. "Army vs. Navy game". University of North Georgia. December 12, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
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