James J. Mingus
Appearance
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Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1981–present |
Rank | General |
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James J. Mingus (born 1964) is a United States Army general who has served as the vice chief of staff of the Army since January 5, 2024. He most recently served as the director of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director for operations of the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022. He attended the United States Army War College and Winona State University. A native of Spencer, Iowa,[1] he first enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1981 and was commissioned in 1985.[2][3][4]
In July 2023, Mingus was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as vice chief of staff of the United States Army.[5]
Awards and decorations
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Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters |
Bronze Star Medal four oak leaf clusters |
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Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster |
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Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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References
[edit]- ^ "» Spencer Native Named Brigadier General". September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Army announces next 82nd Airborne Division commander".
- ^ "Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus".
- ^ "Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks Articles".
- ^ "PN819 — Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
External links
[edit]Media related to James J. Mingus at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- 1964 births
- Living people
- People from Spencer, Iowa
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Army generals
- United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
- United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- United States Army War College alumni
- Winona State University alumni
- United States Army Vice Chiefs of Staff
- United States military personnel stubs