James F. Jackson

James F Jackson
Nickname(s)	"JJ"
Born	(1947-02-10) February 10, 1947 (age 77) Ashland, Kentucky
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1978–2016
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Air Force Reserve Command 465th Air Refueling Squadron
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2)

James F. Jackson (born February 10, 1947) is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command.[1]

Military career

Jackson was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force following his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1978. For the next 14 years, he served as an active-duty instructor pilot and evaluator, accumulating over 3600 flight hours in the F-4 Phantom, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and KC-135 Stratotanker. In 1990, he completed a Master of Science degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In 1992, he transferred to the Air Force Reserve. From 2010 to 2012, Jackson was Deputy Chief of Air Force Reserve. In July 2012, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. He has a total of 3,600 flying hours in various aircraft types.[2] He retired from the US Air Force on August 1, 2016.[3]

Awards and decorations

	US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
	Basic Parachutist Badge
	Headquarters Air Force Badge

	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
	Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Achievement Medal
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with four bronze oak leaf clusters
	Combat Readiness Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
	National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars
	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	Armed Forces Service Medal
	Humanitarian Service Medal
	Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass and M Device
	Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	Air Force Training Ribbon

Dates of promotion

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Lieutenant general	July 30, 2012
	Major general	Feb. 3, 2009
	Brigadier general	Jan. 1, 2006
	Colonel	July 1, 2000
	Lieutenant colonel	June 13, 1996
	Major	Feb. 28, 1989
	Captain	June 1, 1982
	First lieutenant	June 1, 1980
	Second lieutenant	May 31, 1978

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References

1. "Jackson nominated to lead Air Force Reserve". United States Air Force. 20 Mar 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 24 Oct 2013.
2. Air Force Leadership: Whole Force Reality. RAF Leadership Centre. 2015. ISBN 978-0-9928097-2-0.
3. "Lieutenant General James JJ Jackson". United States Air Force. Feb 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2020.