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James D. Hughes | |
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| Born | July 7, 1922 Balmville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2024 (aged 101) Potomac Falls, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1946–1981 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Air Medal (10) Air Force Commendation Medal (2) Purple Heart Order of the Sword Order of National Security Merit 2nd grade Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm Order of the Crown of Thailand (First Class-Knight Grand Cross) |
James Donald Hughes (July 7, 1922 – January 12, 2024) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force (USAF) who was commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. He commanded the air component of the unified Pacific Command with an overall mission of planning, conducting, controlling and coordinating offensive and defensive air operations.