James M. Holmes | |
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 General James M. Holmes in 2020 | |
| Nickname(s) | Mike |
| Born | April 12, 1957 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1981–2020 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Air Combat Command 455th Air Expeditionary Wing 4th Fighter Wing 14th Operations Group 27th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
James Michael Holmes (born April 12, 1957) is a retired United States Air Force general. He was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements at Headquarters United States Air Force in Washington, D.C., before he became the commander of Air Combat Command on March 10, 2017. He was succeeded by Mark D. Kelly and retired effective 1 October 2020.