LTG Thomas Jamesm, USA
Class of 1985
Hometown: Greenville, SC
- James completed his 36 year distinguished military career as Commanding General of the First Army, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois (2018-2021).
- James' command and operational assignments included Deputy Chief of Staff for the United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea. Chief, G-3 Plans, V Corps; 1st Armored Division in Baghdad; Chief, Command Planning Group, Headquarters, TRADOC at Fort Monroe, VA; command of the 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA; Chief of Staff, 3rd Inf. Div, Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn; Deputy Commanding General, Maneuver, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA; Commandant, Armor School, Fort Benning GA; and Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
- James' military awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (5 awards), the Bronze Star Medals (5 awards).