James M. Richardson
Richardson in 2018
Born1960 (age 6263)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–2022
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldArmy 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]

Later career

A leader in new combat technologies, Richardson has been a speaker on these topics at defense and academic symposia including the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium.[6]

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge
Master Army Aviator Badge
Air Assault Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
101st Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
12 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Superior Unit Award
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3
NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References

  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)
  6. Clemons, Alan (August 10, 2021). "SMD Symposium Focused on Defense in New Era". huntsvillebusinessjournal.com.


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