James J. Mingus

James J. Mingus (born 1964) is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the director of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the director for operations of the Joint Staff. 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]

James J. Mingus
Official portrait, 2020
Born1964 (age 58–59)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1981–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held82nd Airborne Division
4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
Regimental Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
4th Ranger Training Battalion
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (5)
Purple Heart

References
  1. "» Spencer Native Named Brigadier General". 23 September 2014.
  2. "Army announces next 82nd Airborne Division commander".
  3. "Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus".
  4. "Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks Articles".
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