James M. Holmes

James M. Holmes
General James M. Holmes in 2020
Nickname(s)Mike
Born (1957-04-12) April 12, 1957 (age 67)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1981–2020
RankGeneral
CommandsAir Combat Command
455th Air Expeditionary Wing
4th Fighter Wing
14th Operations Group
27th Fighter Squadron
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsAir 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.