James M. Richardson (general)

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James M. Richardson
File:Lt. Gen. James M. Richardson (1).jpg
Richardson in 2018
Born1960 (age 64–65)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–2022
RankLieutenant General
CommandsArmy Futures Command (Acting)
United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Spouse(s)General Laura J. Richardson

James M. Richardson (born 1960) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command from 2018 to 2022, as well as the Acting Commander of Futures Command from 2021 to 2022.[1] He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina.[2] He is married to General Laura J. Richardson.[3][4][5]

Later career

A leader in new combat technologies, Richardson has been a speaker on these topics at defense and academic symposia including the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium.[6]

Awards and decorations

File:Combat Action Badge.svg Combat Action Badge
File:US Army Master Aviator Badge.png Master Army Aviator Badge
File:AirAssault.svg Air Assault Badge
File:United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
File:United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge
File:Combat service identification badge of the 101st Airborne Division.png 101st Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
File:505 Inf Rgt DUI.png 505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
File:ArmyOSB.svg 12 Overseas Service Bars
File:Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
File:US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters
File:Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg Distinguished Flying Cross
File:Bronze Star ribbon.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters
File:Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
File:Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
File:Air Medal ribbon.svgFile:"V" device, brass.svgFile:Award numeral 4.png Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4
File:Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
File:Joint Service Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Joint Service Achievement Medal
File:Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgFile:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
File:Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Meritorious Unit Commendation
File:Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg Superior Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
File:Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
File:Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgFile:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
File:Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
File:Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
File:Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
File:Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
File:Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
File:Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svgFile:Award numeral 3.svg Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3
File:NATO Medal ISAF ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References

  1. ↑ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander". 7 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Lieutenant General James M. Richardson bio
  3. ↑ Lacdan, Joe (2019-08-28). "Husband and wife, both three-star generals, share secrets to dual Family success". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  4. ↑ Wilkinson, Jeff (2013-06-09). "South Carolina values on the Afghan front". The State. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  5. ↑ writer, Rose L. Thayer | Herald staff. "'Team Richardson' leaves lasting mark on Fort Hood". The Killeen Daily Herald.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of the III Corps and Fort Hood
2012–2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
2014–2016 		Succeeded by
New office Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command
2018–2022 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Futures Command
Acting
2021–2022 		Succeeded by
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