Jack A. James | |
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.jpg) James as a brigadier general in 2022 | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Paterson, New Jersey, US |
| Service | United States Army New York Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1992–Present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | United States Army Aviation Branch |
| Commands | 42nd Infantry Division 53rd Troop Command 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade 642nd Aviation Support Battalion R Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Conflicts | Operation Uphold Democracy Stabilization Force (SFOR) Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Meritorious Service Medal (5) Army Commendation Medal (5) Army Achievement Medal (2) Complete list |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy New York University United States Army War College |
| Spouse(s) |
Annette Dalley (m. 1992–1998)Lesia R. Koropey (m. 2006) |
| Children | 3[4] |
| Other work | Vice President, New York Life Insurance Company |
Jack A. James (born 1968) is a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the United States Army and New York Army National Guard, in September 2024 he was promoted to major general and appointed to command the 42nd Infantry Division. James took part in Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, and Stabilization Force (SFOR) duties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in addition to taking part in Operation Enduring Freedom. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster.
A native of Paterson, New Jersey, James was raised in New Jersey and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1992 with a bachelor of science degree in foreign affairs. After becoming qualified as an army aviator in 1993, he served on active duty in Hawaii and Colorado and advanced from second lieutenant to captain. During his time on active duty, James served in Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy and Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the Stabilization Force (SFOR). After leaving the regular army in 2001, he became a member of the New York Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career as an executive with the New York Life Insurance Company. In 2003, he received a master of business administration degree from New York University.
In the National Guard, James served in command and staff assignments including commander of the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion in Kuwait during Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2015, he graduated from the United States Army War College with a master of science degree in strategic studies. He was promoted to brigadier general in 2019, and served as New York's assistant adjutant general for army while also commanding the 53rd Troop Command. He served as the 42nd Infantry Division's assistant division commander for maneuver from 2021 to 2023, and again commanded the 53rd Troop Command from 2023 to 2024. In September 2024, he was appointed to command the 42nd Infantry Division and received promotion to major general.
- ^ "Military Notes: New Providence; 2nd Lt. Jack A. James Jr". Courier News. Bridgewater, NJ. November 19, 1993. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001, Entry for Jack Alan James in the and Annette Dalley". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. October 8, 1998. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "New Jersey Marriage Index, 1901-2016, Entry for Jack Alan James and Lesia R Koropey". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. October 6, 2006. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Durr, Eric (December 1, 2023). "New York National Guard General Officers Swap Leadership Positions on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Latham ceremony". New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs News. Latham, NY. Retrieved October 6, 2024.