Thomas L. James | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1968 (age 55–56) Petal, Mississippi, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1982–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations (acting) Joint Task Force–Space Defense 1st Space Brigade 1st Space Battalion B Company, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Thomas L. James (c. 1968) is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of the United States Space Command. He previously served as the acting commander of Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations. He is the first Army space operations officer to reach the rank of major general.