James J. Lovelace
Encyclopedia
James J. Lovelace is a retired Lieutenant General
and a native of Richmond, Virginia
. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy
in 1970.
, and the Naval War College
. He holds a master's degree in Physical Education from Indiana University
, a master's degree in Management from Salve Regina College, and a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
. He has served as Battalion S-3 for the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
; Director of Instruction in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy; Aide-de-camp to the Commanding General of First United States Army, Fort Meade, Maryland
; Assistant Fire Support Coordinator for the 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander of the 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, 18th Field Artillery Brigade
, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
; Deputy J-5 for Plans and Programs, Alaskan Command
, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; Chief of Staff for the Joint Task Force, Exercise Cobra Gold '92; Commander of the 6th Infantry Division (Light) Artillery, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Chief of the Commanding General's Initiative Group, United States Forces Korea
, Yongsan, Korea
; Chief of Staff of the 2d Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea; Assistant Division Commander for Support of the 2d Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; Commanding General, Joint Task Force 6, Fort Bliss, Texas; Director of Training, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, The Pentagon
; Commanding General, United States Army Alaska
; Director of the Army Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.; and Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, Washington, DC.
He assumed command of U.S. Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command
on December 18, 2007.
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
and a native of Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
in 1970.
Education
His military education includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced courses, the Armor Advanced Course, the Armed Forces Staff College, the Command and General Staff CollegeCommand and General Staff College
The United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is a graduate school for United States Army and sister service officers, interagency representatives, and international military officers. The college was established in 1881 by William Tecumseh Sherman as a...
, and the Naval War College
Naval War College
The Naval War College is an education and research institution of the United States Navy that specializes in developing ideas for naval warfare and passing them along to officers of the Navy. The college is located on the grounds of Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island...
. He holds a master's degree in Physical Education from Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
, a master's degree in Management from Salve Regina College, and a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
Career
Lieutenant General Lovelace has served in a variety of command and staff positions. He commanded batteries in the 2d Infantry Division and XVIII Airborne Corps ArtilleryXVIII Airborne Corps Artillery
In the First Gulf War XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery consisted of the 5-8th, 3-8th and 1-39th Field Artillery Regiments. The living quarters for these three units were situated between the 82d Airborne Division and the Special Forces at Fort Bragg...
. He has served as Battalion S-3 for the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Fort Bragg is a major United States Army installation, in Cumberland and Hoke counties, North Carolina, U.S., mostly in Fayetteville but also partly in the town of Spring Lake. It was also a census-designated place in the 2010 census and had a population of 39,457. The fort is named for Confederate...
; Director of Instruction in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy; Aide-de-camp to the Commanding General of First United States Army, Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,882 at the 2000 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, which is located on the US Army post Fort George G...
; Assistant Fire Support Coordinator for the 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander of the 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, 18th Field Artillery Brigade
18th Fires Brigade (United States)
The 18th Fires Brigade is the only fires brigade under XVIII Airborne Corps. It is currently based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and supports the 82nd Airborne Division and other Corps units...
, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Fort Bragg is a major United States Army installation, in Cumberland and Hoke counties, North Carolina, U.S., mostly in Fayetteville but also partly in the town of Spring Lake. It was also a census-designated place in the 2010 census and had a population of 39,457. The fort is named for Confederate...
; Deputy J-5 for Plans and Programs, Alaskan Command
Alaskan Command
The Alaskan Command is a regional military command of the United States Armed Forces focusing on the state of Alaska. A sub-unified command of the United States Pacific Command, Alaskan Command is charged with maintaining air sovereignty, deploying forces for worldwide contingencies as directed by...
, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; Chief of Staff for the Joint Task Force, Exercise Cobra Gold '92; Commander of the 6th Infantry Division (Light) Artillery, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Chief of the Commanding General's Initiative Group, United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea
United States Forces Korea refers to the ground, air and naval divisions of the United States armed forces stationed in South Korea....
, Yongsan, Korea
Yongsan Garrison
United States Army Garrison Yongsan is located in Seoul, South Korea and is home to the headquarters for the U.S. military presence in Korea, known as United States Forces Korea , as well as the headquarters for the Eighth United States Army and Installation Management Command Korea Region...
; Chief of Staff of the 2d Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea; Assistant Division Commander for Support of the 2d Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; Commanding General, Joint Task Force 6, Fort Bliss, Texas; Director of Training, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, The Pentagon
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself.Designed by the American architect...
; Commanding General, United States Army Alaska
United States Army Alaska
United States Army Alaska is a military command of the United States Army located in the state of Alaska, USA. A subordinate command of the United States Army Pacific, USARAK is the ground element of the Alaskan Command. USARAK is headquartered at Fort Richardson and commanded by a major general...
; Director of the Army Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.; and Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, Washington, DC.
He assumed command of U.S. Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command
Coalition Forces Land Component Command
Coalition Forces Land Component Command, or CFLCC, is a generic U.S. and allied military term. In U.S. military terminology, Unified Combatant Commands or Joint Task Forces can have components from all services and components – Army ~ Land, Air, Naval, Marine, and Special Operations...
on December 18, 2007.
Dates of rank
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Second Lieutenant | 3 June 70 |
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First Lieutenant | 3 June 71 |
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Captain | 3 June 74 |
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Major Major (United States) In the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, major is a field grade military officer rank just above the rank of captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel... |
8 June 81 |
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Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel (United States) In the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a field grade military officer rank just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services.The pay... |
1 October 87 |
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Colonel Colonel Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures... |
1 June 92 |
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Brigadier General Brigadier general (United States) A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed... |
1 August 96 |
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Major General Major general (United States) In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general... |
1 August 00 |
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Lieutenant General Lieutenant General (United States) In the United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps, lieutenant general is a three-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-9. Lieutenant general ranks above major general and below general... |
22 June 03 |
Decorations and Badges
Distinguished Service MedalDistinguished Service Medal (United States)The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-valorous military and civilian decoration of the United States military which is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United...
(with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Defense Superior Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalThe Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...
Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
(with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
(with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal- Parachutist BadgeParachutist BadgeThe Parachutist Badge or Parachutist Brevet is a military badge awarded by the Armed Forces of most countries in the world to soldiers who receive the proper parachute training and accomplish the required number of jumps. It is difficult to assess which country was the first to introduce such award...
- Ranger TabRanger TabThe Ranger Tab is a service school military decoration of the United States Army signifying completion of the 61-day long Ranger School course in small-unit infantry combat tactics in woodland, mountain, and swamp operations. In December 2009 a British NCO earned the Ranger tab...
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification BadgeOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification BadgeThe Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge is a military badge issued to members of the United States armed forces who are permanently assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and its subordinate offices, and in addition, to some of the Defense Agencies and Department of...
- Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
- Army Staff Identification BadgeArmy Staff Identification BadgeThe Army Staff Identification Badge is a badge of the United States Army worn by personnel who serve at the Office of the Secretary of the Army and the Army Staff at Headquarters, Department of the Army and its agencies. Neither an award nor a decoration, the badge is a distinguishing emblem of...