James M. Richardson (general)

James M. Richardson
Richardson in 2018
Born	1960 (age 64–65) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1983–2022
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Army Futures Command (Acting) United States Army Aviation and Missile Command 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Army 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

	Combat Action Badge
	Master Army Aviator Badge
	Air Assault Badge
	Basic Parachutist Badge
	Army Staff Identification Badge
	101st Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
	505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
	12 Overseas Service Bars

	Army Distinguished Service Medal
	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters
	Distinguished Flying Cross
	Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4
	Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Achievement Medal
	Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
	Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Unit Commendation
	Superior Unit Award
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
	Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	Humanitarian Service Medal
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3
	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.
6. Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com.

Military offices
Preceded by Joseph P. DiSalvo	Deputy Commanding General of the III Corps and Fort Hood 2012–2014	Succeeded by Kendall P. Cox
Preceded by Lynn A. Collyar	Commanding General of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command 2014–2016	Succeeded by Douglas Gabram
New office	Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command 2018–2022	Succeeded by Richard R. Coffman
Preceded by John M. Murray	Commanding General of the United States Army Futures Command Acting 2021–2022	Succeeded by James E. Rainey