James M. Richardson (general)

James M. Richardson
Richardson in 2018
Born1960 (age 63–64)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–2022
RankLieutenant General
CommandsArmy Futures Command (Acting)
United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Spouse(s)General Laura J. Richardson

James M. Richardson (born 1960) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command from 2018 to 2022, as well as the Acting Commander of Futures Command from 2021 to 2022.[1] He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina.[2] He is married to General Laura J. Richardson.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Richardson confirmed as Futures Command deputy commander".
  2. ^ Lieutenant General James M. Richardson bio
  3. ^ Lacdan, Joe (2019-08-28). "Husband and wife, both three-star generals, share secrets to dual Family success". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  4. ^ Wilkinson, Jeff (2013-06-09). "South Carolina values on the Afghan front". The State. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  5. ^ writer, Rose L. Thayer | Herald staff. "'Team Richardson' leaves lasting mark on Fort Hood". The Killeen Daily Herald.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)