James C. Slife
James C. Slife (born 1967) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force.[1] He has served as the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command since June 2019, having previously served as the vice commander from July 2018 to June 2019 and chief of staff from June 2017 to June 2018 of United States Special Operations Command.[2] Slife was commissioned through the ROTC program at Auburn University in 1989.[3]
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| Born | 1967 (age 54–55) Michigan, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Air Force Special Operations Command 1st Special Operations Wing Joint Special Operations Aviation Detachment-Afghanistan 27th Special Operations Group Joint Special Operations Aviation Detachment-Arabian Peninsula 21st Special Operations Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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- Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF).
- "Lieutenant General James C. "Jim" Slife".
- "Lt. Gen. Jim Slife assumes command at AFSOC". 2 July 2019.
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