J. Patrick Work | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1973 (age 50–51) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1995–Present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 82nd Airborne Division 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Company C, 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment |
James Patrick Work (born c. 1973) is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division. He previously served as director of operations, readiness, and mobilization of the Army.[1]
Work was commissioned from the United States Military Academy in 1995, where he was a member of the Black Knights Football team. He also graduated from the Marine Corps War College in 2016 and earned a Master of Public Policy Degree from Georgetown University in 2010.
In January 2021, Work was promoted to brigadier general. In December of 2023 he was promoted to major general.[2]
- ^ "Brig. Gen. James "Pat" Work - Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division" (PDF). home.army.mil. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Major General James P. Work - General Officer Management Office".