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.
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.
Awards and decorations US Air Force Command Pilot BadgeBasic Parachutist BadgeHeadquarters Air Force Badge Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersLegion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf clusterMeritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clustersAerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clustersAir Force Achievement MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf clustersAir Force Organizational Excellence Award with four bronze oak leaf clustersCombat Readiness Medal with one silver oak leaf clusterNational Defense Service Medal with two bronze service starsArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf clusterAir Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clustersAir Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with one bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Longevity Service Award with silver and three bronze oak leaf clustersArmed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass and M DeviceSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training Ribbon
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