James H. Dickinson

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]

James H. Dickinson
Born	1962 or 1963 (age 57–58)[1] Estes Park, Colorado
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1985–present (34–35 years)
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	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)

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

	Master Space Operations Badge
	Basic Parachutist Badge
	Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
	Army Staff Identification Badge
	32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command Combat Service Identification Badge
	7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
	3 Overseas Service Bars

	Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
	Bronze Star Medal
	Defense Meritorious Service Medal
	Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Joint Service Achievement Medal
	Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
	Meritorious Unit Commendation
	Superior Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
	Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star
	Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Korea Defense Service Medal
	Humanitarian Service Medal
	Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 2
	Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

1. https://www.eptrail.com/2014/03/17/estes-park-native-brig-gen-james-h-dickinson-moving-on-from-ft-bliss/
2. "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.
3. 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.
4. "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.
5. 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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Military offices
Preceded by David L. Mann	Commander of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command January 5, 2017–December 5, 2019	Succeeded by Daniel L. Karbler
New office	Deputy Commander of the United States Space Command December 5, 2019–present	Incumbent