James Jarrard

James B. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who serves as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Ronald P. Clark.[1] He most recently served as the Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from November 5, 2019 to July 23, 2021. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Special Operations Command.[2][3][4][5]

James Jarrard
BornGermany
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankMajor General
Commands held25th Infantry Division
Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (5)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (4)
RelationsMajor General Joseph Jarrard (brother)

Born in Germany and raised in Gainesville, Georgia,[6] Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1988. He later earned a Master of Science degree in military operational art and science from the Air University.[3] His twin brother Joseph Jarrard is also an army major general.[6]

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

  1. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  2. "Major General James B. Jarrard – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  3. "25th ID Commanding General :: U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii". home.army.mil. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  4. "25th Infantry Division Change of Command". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
  5. "Veteran of almost three decades of Mideast conflict takes command of Hawaii's 25th Infantry Division".
  6. "Army vs. Navy game". University of North Georgia. December 12, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
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