James H. Dickinson
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| Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62)[1] Estes Park, Colorado |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present (38–39 years) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
James H. Dickinson is a lieutenant general of the United States Army currently serving as the deputy commander of the United States Space Command since December 2019.[2] He was nominated for promotion to general on June 24, 2020 to replace John W. Raymond as commander of the United States Space Command.[3] Dickinson appeared for a hearing before the Senate Committee on Armed Services on July 28 and was confirmed by voice vote of the full Senate on August 6.[4]
Prior to serving in his current position, Dickinson previously assumed command of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command on January 5, 2017. He received his commission as a second lieutenant, through the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps from Colorado State in 1985.[5] Since then, he has held leadership positions from platoon leader to commanding general.
Awards and decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster |
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Bronze Star Medal |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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Superior Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
 
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 2 |
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
References
- ^ https://www.eptrail.com/2014/03/17/estes-park-native-brig-gen-james-h-dickinson-moving-on-from-ft-bliss/
- ^ "LTG James H. Dickinson". United States Space Command. July 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Erwin, Sandra (July 21, 2020). "Senate Armed Services Committee to consider Dickinson's nomination to lead U.S. Space Command". SpaceNews. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ "PN2033 — Lt. Gen. James H. Dickinson — Army". United States Congress. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command and Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense
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- Living people
- 1960s births
- American army personnel of the Gulf War
- Colorado School of Mines alumni
- Colorado State University alumni
- Lieutenant generals
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Army generals
- United States Army War College alumni